Ancient and Modern ‎#755

755. Oft in danger, oft in woe

1 Oft in danger, oft in woe,
onward, Christians, onward go;
bear the toil, maintain the strife,
strengthened with the bread of life.

2 Onward, Christians, onward go,
join the war, and face the foe;
will ye flee in danger's hour?
Know ye not your Captain's power?

3 Let not sorrow dim your eye;
soon shall every tear be dry:
let not fears your course impede;
great your strength, if great your need.

4 Let your drooping hearts be glad;
march in heavenly armour clad;
fight, nor think the battle long:
soon shall victory wake your song.

5 Onward then in battle move;
more than conquerors ye shall prove:
though opposed by many a foe,
Christian soldiers, onward go.

Text Information

• First Line: Oft in danger, oft in woe
• Author: Henry Kirke White (1785-1806)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 6:1-10
  ;
  Ephesians 6:10-20
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:8-15
• Topic: Lent; Commitment; Conflict; Courage; Proper 23: Year C; Proper 7: Year B; The Third Sunday of Lent: Year C; Victory
• Notes: and others

Tune Information

• Name: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
• Composer: Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876)
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: F Major