Author: John Clark (1839-1888) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Appears in 37 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Soldiers, who are Christ's below,
strong in faith resist the foe:
boundless is the pledged reward
unto them who serve the Lord.
Alleluia.
2 For the souls that overcome
waits the beauteous heavenly home,
where the blessed evermore
tread on high the starry floor.
Alleluia.
3 'Tis no palm of fading leaves
that the conqueror's hand receives;
joys are there, serene and pure,
light that ever shall endure.
Alleluia.
4 Passing soon and little worth
are the things that tempt on earth;
heavenward lift thy soul's regard:
God himself is thy reward.
Alleluia.
5 Father, who the crown dost give,
Saviour, by whose death we live,
Spirit, who our hearts dost raise,
Three in One, thy name we praise.
Alleluia. Topics: Conflict; Courage; Eternal Life; Heaven; Other Saints and Festivals Philip and James, Apostles; Other Saints and Festivals James the Apostle; Saints Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25 Used With Tune: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS Text Sources: Based on Pugnate, Christi milites, (Latin, France, early 18th century)
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