Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#207

207. 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 met the tyrant's brandished steel,
The lion's gory mane;
They bowed their necks the death to feel;
Who follows in their train?

4 A noble army, men and boys,
The matron and the maid;
Around the Saviour's throne rejoice,
In robes of light arrayed;
They climb'd the steep ascent of heav'n
Thro' peril, toil, and pain;
O God, to us may grace be giv'n
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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christian warfare; Following

Tune Information

• Name: ALL SAINTS
• Composer: Henry S. Culter
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: B♭ Major