The Evergreen ‎#70

70. War A Good Warfare

1 Have you taken a place in the ranks, brother,
The marching battalions of God,
On fields where in conflict and triumph
King Jesus the conqueror trod?

Chorus:
Then gird on your armor, Christian soldier,
Behold the great reward!
For glorious victory awaits
The soldier of the Lord!

2 There is room in the ranks of the Lord, brother;
A sword and a shield for your hand;
And foes in array are awaiting
The march of the conquering band. [Chorus]

3 Do you stand at your post in the ranks, brother,
Nor fail on the wearisome way?
When others are falling and faithless,
Do you bear the heat of the day? [Chorus]

4 Quickly press to your place in the ranks, brother,
And hold it with resolute soul,
Till over the noises of battle
The song of the victor shall roll. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Have you taken a place in the ranks
• Title: War A Good Warfare
• Author: Rev. H. B. Hartzler
• Refrain First Line: Then gird on your armor, Christian soldier
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Have you taken a place in the ranks]
• Composer: J. H. Tenney
• Incipit: 12334 51233 22233
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.