The Evergreen ‎#75a

75a. The Bible Says I May

1 I am a little soldier,
And but a few years old.
1 mean to fight for Jesus,
And wear a crown of gold.
I know He makes me happy,
And loves me all the day,
I'll be his little soldier,
The Bible says I may.

2 I love my precious Saviour
Because he died for me,
And If I did not serve him
How sinful I should be!
He gives me every comfort,
And hears me when I pray;
I want to live for Jesus,
The Bible says I may.

3 I now can do but little;
Yet, when I grow a man,
I'll try to do for Jesus
The greatest good I can.
God help and keep me faithful
In all I do and say;
I want to live a Christian,
The Bible says I may.

Text Information

• First Line: I am a little soldier
• Title: The Bible Says I May
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I am a little soldier]
• Composer: T. B. Rader
• Incipit: 55567 53551 71223
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.