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640. I Am on the Battlefield for My Lord

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Refrain:
I am on the battlefield for my Lord,
I'm on the battlefield for my Lord;
And I promised him that I would serve him till I die.
I am on the battlefield for my Lord.

1 I was alone and idle,
I was a sinner too,
I heard a voice from heaven
Say there is work to do,
I took the Master's hand,
And I joined the Christian band,
I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain]

2 I left my friends and kindred
Bound for the Promised Land,
The grace of God upon me,
The Bible in my hand,
In distant lands I trod,
Crying sinner come to God,
I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain]

3 Now when I met my Savior,
I met Him with a smile,
He healed my wounded Spirit,
And owned me as his child,
Around the throne of grace,
He appoints my soul a place,
I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I was alone and idle
• Title: I Am on the Battlefield for My Lord
• Author: Sylvana Bell
• Author: E. V. Banks
• Refrain First Line: I am on the battlefield for my Lord
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 67 9 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Numbers 32:27
• Topic: Funeral: Sacraments; Commitment; Eternal Life; Healing; Homecoming; Love for Jesus Christ; Mercy, Forgiveness; Mission; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Service; Sickness; Sin; Victory over Sin and Death

Tune Information

• Name: BATTLEFIELD
• Arranger: Joseph Joubert, b.1958
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 67 9 with refrain
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Gospel Hymn
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.