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| Text: | Strive, when thou art called of God |
| Author: | Johann Joseph Winckler (1670-1722) |
| Translator: | Catherine Winkworth (1827-78) |
1 Strive, when thou art called of God,
When he draws thee by his grace,
Strive to cast away the load
That would hinder in the race.
2 Fight, though it may cost thy life;
Storm the kingdom, but prevail;
Let not Satan’s fiercest strife
Make thee, warrior, faint or quail.
3 Art thou faithful? Wake and watch,
Love with all thy heart Christ’s ways;
Seek not worldly ease to snatch,
Look not for reward or praise.
4 Soldiers of the cross, be strong!
Watch and war through fear or pain,
Daily conquering sin and wrong,
Till our King o’er earth shall reign.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Strive, when thou art called of God |
| Author: | Johann Joseph Winckler (1670-1722) |
| Translator: | Catherine Winkworth (1827-78) |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1986 |
| Topic: | The salvation soldier: Warfare |
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