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81. To Christ Be True

1 To Christ be loyal and be true;
His banner be unfurled,
And borne aloft till is secured
The conquest of the world.

Refrain:
To Christ, the Lord, be true,
For He will go with you,
And help you all your conflicts thro';
To Christ, the Lord, be true.

2 To Christ be loyal and be true;
He needs brave volunteers
To stand against the pow'rs of sin,
Moved not by frowns or fears. [Refrain]

3 To Christ be loyal and be true;
In noble service prove
Your faith or your fidelity,
The fervor of your love. [Refrain]

4 To Christ be loyal and be true,
And He will be your friend,
Defending and protecting you
To life's triumphant end. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: To Christ be loyal and be true
Title: To Christ Be True
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman
Refrain First Line: To Christ, the Lord, be true
Language: English
Publication Date: 1938
Copyright: Copyright, 1900, by Gospel Advocate Pub. Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [To Christ be loyal and be true]
Composer: Dr. D. M. Wilson
Key: C Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1900, by Gospel Advocate Pub. Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain



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