Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#438

438. The Son of God Goes Forth to War

1 The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood-red banner streams afar:
Who follows in His train?
Who best can drink his cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain,
Who patient bears his cross below,
He follows in His train.

2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye
Could pierce beyond the grave,
Who saw his Master in the sky
And called on Him to save -
Like Him, with pardon on his tongue
In midst of mortal pain,
He prayed for them that did the wrong:
Who follows in his train?

3 A glorious band, the chosen few
On whom the Spirit came,
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew,
And mocked the cross and flame -
They met the tyrant's brandish'd steel,
The lion's gory mane,
They bow'd their necks the death to feel:
Who follows in their train?

4 A noble army, men and boys,
The matron and the maid,
Around the Savior's throne rejoice,
In robes of light arrayed -
They climbed the steep ascent of heav'n
Thru peril, toil, and pain:
O God, to us may grace be giv,n
To follow in their train!

Text Information

• First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war
• Title: The Son of God Goes Forth to War
• Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Challenge; Commitment; Discipleship; Warfare and Victory

Tune Information

• Name: ALL SAINTS NEW
• Composer: Henry S. Cutler, 1824-1902
• Key: B♭ Major