The Church Hymnal ‎#639

639. We are soldiers of Christ, Who is mighty to save

1 We are soldiers of Christ, Who is mighty to save,
And His Banner the Cross is unfurled;
We are pledged to be faithful and steadfast and brave
Against Satan, the flesh, and the world.

2 We are brothers and comrades, we stand side by side,
And our faith and our hope are the same;
And we think of the Cross on which Jesus has died,
When we bear the reproach of His Name.

3 At the font we were marked with the Cross on our brow,
Of our grace and our calling the sign:
And the weakest is strong to be true to his vow,
For the armour we wear is divine.

4 We will watch ready armed if the Tempter draw near,
If he comes with a frown or a smile;
We will heed not his threats, nor his flattery hear,
Nor be taken by storm or by wile.

5 We will master the flesh, and its longings restrain,
We will not be the bond-slaves of sin,
The pure Spirit of God in our nature shall reign,
And our spirits their freedom shall win.

6 Now let each cheer his comrade, let hearts beat as one,
While we follow where Christ leads the way;
'Twere dishonour to yield, or the battle to shun,
We will fight, and will watch, and will pray.

7 Though the warefare be weary, the trial be sore,
In the might of our God we will stand;
Oh! what joy to be crowned, and be pure evermore,
In the peace of our own Fatherland.

Text Information

• First Line: We are soldiers of Christ, Who is mighty to save
• Author: T. B. Pollock
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life

Tune Information

• Name: MILITES
• Composer: W. H. Monk
• Meter: 12.9.12.9.
• Key: D Major