Light and Life Songs No. 2 ‎#48

48. The Christian Warfare

1 There’s a call comes ringing thro’out earth’s domain,
From the Christ of Calv’ry who was for us slain;
He wants loyal soldiers who will fight ‘gainst sin,
In this world of conflict and vict’ry win.

Chorus:
Forward press with Jesus’ banner wide unfurled;
We’ll lift the cross, to all this ruined world;
Soon the days of warfare will be o’er,
Then He will welcome us to yonder shore.

2 Win the war ‘gainst Satan, counting not the cost;
Christ is our commander, and He knows no loss;
Come, enlist for service; whether great or small,
In the ranks of battle there’s a place for all. [Chorus]

3 Soon we’ll come rejoicing with the blood-washed throng,
with the hosts in heaven sing the victor’s song;
See the fore retreating! we’ll the vict’ry win,
We can surely triumph o’er the pow’rs of sin. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There's a call comes ringing thro'out earth's domain
• Title: The Christian Warfare
• Author: C. B. W.
• Refrain First Line: Forward press with Jesus' banner wide unfurled
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1914
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [There's a call comes ringing thro'out earth's domain]
• Composer: C. B. Widmeyer
• Notes: Public Domain.