The New Church Hymnal ‎#209

209. As a Volunteer

1 A call for loyal soldiers
Comes to one and all;
Soldiers for the conflict,
Will you heed the call?
Will you answer quickly?
With a ready cheer?
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer?

Refrain:
A volunteer for Jesus,
A soldier true!
Others have enlisted,
Why not you?
Jesus is the Captain,
We will never fear;
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer?

2 Yes, Jesus calls for soldiers,
Who are filled with pow'r,
Soldiers who will serve Him
Ev'ry day and hour;
He will not forsake you,
He is ever near;
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer? [Refrain]

3 He calls you, for He loves you
With a heart most kind.
He whose heart was broken,
Broken for mankind;
Now, just now He calls you,
Calls in accents clear,
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer? [Refrain]

4 And when the war is over,
And the vict'ry won,
When the true and faithful
Gather one by one,
He will crown with glory
All who there appear;
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: A call for loyal soldiers Comes to one and all
• Title: As a Volunteer
• Author: W.S. Brown
• Refrain First Line: A volunteer for Jesus, A soldier true!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Christian Warfare; Christ: His Call; Invitation: To Dedication; Courage & Loyalty; Obedience; Service; Stewardship
• Copyright: Copyright 1907 by Chas. H. Gabriel. © Renewed 1935 (extended). The Rodeheaver Co., Owner. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [A call for loyal soldiers Comes to one and all]
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1907 by Chas. H. Gabriel. © Renewed 1935 (extended). The Rodeheaver Co., Owner. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain