American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#382

382. The Son Of God Goes Forth To War

1 The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood-red banner streams afar;--
Who follows in His train?
Who best can drink his cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain,
Who patient bears his cross below,
He follows in His train.

2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye
Could pierce beyond the grave,
Who saw his Master in the sky,
And called on Him to save;
Like Him, with pardon on His tongue,
In midst of mortal pain,
He prayed for them that did the wrong;--
Who follows in his train?

3 A glorious band, the chosen few,
On whom the Spirit came,
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew,
And mocked the cross and flame.
They climbed the steep ascent of heav'n
Thro' peril, toil, and pain!
O God! to us may grace be giv'n
To follow in their train!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war
• Title: The Son Of God Goes Forth To War
• Author: Reginald Heber (1812)
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Quinquagesima; Processionals and Recessionals: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: ALL SAINTS NEW
• Composer: Henry S. Cutler (1872)
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: B♭ Major