African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#380

380. 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 heaven
Through peril, toil, and pain:
O God, to us may grace be given
To follow in their train!

Text Information

• First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war
• Title: The Son of God Goes Forth to War
• Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:38
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Confession; Courage; Cross; Jesus: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: ALL SAINTS NEWS
• Composer: Henry S. Cutler, 1824-1902
• Meter: CMD
• Key: B♭ Major