Author: W.S. Brown Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #209 (1976) Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Christ His Call; Invitation To Dedication; Courage & Loyalty; Obedience; Service; Stewardship First Line: A call for loyal soldiers Comes to one and all Refrain First Line: A volunteer for Jesus, A soldier true! Lyrics: 1 A call for loyal soldiersComes to one and all;Soldiers for the conflict,Will you heed the call?Will you answer quickly?With a ready cheer?Will you be enlistedAs a volunteer?Refrain:A volunteer for Jesus,A soldier true!Others have enlisted,Why not you?Jesus is the Captain,We will never fear;Will you be enlistedAs a volunteer?2 Yes, Jesus calls for soldiers,Who are filled with pow'r,Soldiers who will serve HimEv'ry day and hour;He will not forsake you,He is ever near;Will you be enlistedAs a volunteer? [Refrain]3 He calls you, for He loves youWith a heart most kind.He whose heart was broken,Broken for mankind;Now, just now He calls you,Calls in accents clear,Will you be enlistedAs a volunteer? [Refrain]4 And when the war is over,And the vict'ry won,When the true and faithfulGather one by one,He will crown with gloryAll who there appear;Will you be enlistedAs a volunteer? [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A call for loyal soldiers Comes to one and all]
As a Volunteer