The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#433

433. I Am on the Battlefield for My Lord

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'm 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: E. V. Banks
• Author: Sylvana Bell
• Refrain First Line: I am on the battlefield for my Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Commitment; Gospel Songs; Jesus; Salvation; Service; Spirituals

Tune Information

• Name: [I was alone and idle]
• Arranger: Thomas A. Dorsey
• Composer: Sylvana Bell
• Composer: E. V. Banks
• Key: B♭ Major