A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#CLIII

CLIII. Persecution to be expected by every true Christian

1 Great leader of thine Israel's host,
We shout thy conquering name;
Legions of foes beset thee round,
And legions fled with shame.

2 A victory glorious and complete
Thou by thy death didst gain;
So in thy cause may we contend,
And death itself sustain.

3 By our illustrious general fir'd,
We no extremes would fear;
Prepar'd to struggle and to bleed,
If you, our Lord, be near.

4 We'll trace the footsteps then hast drawn
To triumph and renown;
Nor shun thy combat and thy cross,
May we but share thy crown.

Text Information

• First Line: Great leader of thine Israel's host
• Title: Persecution to be expected by every true Christian
• Author: Doddridge
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 3:12
• Topic: Affliction

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