The New Praiseworthy ‎#166

166. Be a Hero

1 On the battlefield of life
Be a hero!
In its turmoil and its strife
Be a hero!
Show your colors in the fight,
And, with sword and armor bright,
Strike out bravely for the right;
Be a hero!

Chorus:
Be a hero! (Be a hero!)
Trust in God and never hear!
Be a hero! (Be a hero!)
He will help you, He is near;
On, ye soldiers, to the fray,
Hear the great commander say,
"We shall surely gain the day!"
Be a hero!

2 There are giants in the land,
Be a hero!
In the strength of Jesus stand,
Be a hero!
In the name of Christ draw near,
Speak a word of hope and cheer,
Stay the tempter in his might;
Be a hero! [Chorus]

3 When you see a brother fall,
Be a hero!
Lend a helping hand to all,
Be a hero!
In the name of Christ draw near,
Speak a word of hope and cheer
Do what good you can while here;
Be a hero! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: On the battlefield of life
• Title: Be a Hero
• Author: Adam Craig
• Refrain First Line: Be a hero! Trust in God and never fear!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Children's Songs
• Copyright: Copyright, 1897, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [On the battlefield of life]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1897, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.
• Notes: Public Domain.