Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#607

607. Soldiers who are Christ's below

1 Soldiers who are Christ's below,
strong in faith resist the foe:
boundless is the pledged reward
unto them who serve the Lord.
Alleluia.

2 'Tis no palm of fading leaves
that the conqu'ror's hand receives;
joys are ours, serene and pure,
light that ever shall endure.
Alleluia.

3 For the souls that overcome
waits the beauteous heav'nly home,
where the blessèd evermore
tread on high the starry floor.
Alleluia.

4 Passing soon and little worth
are the things that tempt on earth;
heav'nward lift thy soul's regard:
God himself is thy reward.
Alleluia.

5 Father, who the crown dost give,
Saviour, by whose death we live,
Spirit, who our hearts dost raise,
Three in One, thy name we praise.
Alleluia.

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers who are Christ's below
• Title: Soldiers who are Christ's below
• Translator: John H. Clark, 1839-1888 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Topic: Faith, Trust and Commitment
• Source: Latin hymn (18th century)

Tune Information

• Name: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
• Composer: Pierre de Corbeil, d. 1222
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: F Major