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[Soldiers in the Savior's army]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: E. O. Excell Incipit: 33215 53511 22333 Used With Text: Glory in the Cross

Glory in the Cross

Author: D. B. Watkins Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Soldiers in the Savior's army Used With Tune: [Soldiers in the Savior's army]

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Author: D. B. Watkins Hymnal: Triumphant Songs No.2 #64 (1889) First Line: Soldiers, in the Savior’s army Lyrics: 1 Soldiers, in the Savior’s army, Glory in the cross; Let not Satan’s hosts alarm you, Glory in the cross, All your sins shall be forgiven, All your fears away be driven, Conq’rers here shall reign in heaven, Glory in the cross. Refrain: Glory in the cross, Glory in the cross, God forbid that I should glory save in the cross. 2 Tho’ you pass thro’ tribulation, Glory in the cross; Christ is still your sure foundation, Glory in the cross, While with footmen you’re contending, Danger ev’ry step attending, Think on whom you’re still depending, Glory in the cross. [Refrain] 3 Tho’ ye here are poor and lowly; Glory in the cross; ‘Tis his will ye should be holy, Glory in the cross; He respects not wealth nor station, But to all in ev’ry nation, Freely offers full salvation, Glory in the cross. [Refrain] 4 Tho’ thy path seem dark and lonely; Glory in the cross; Cling to Jesus, Jesus only, Glory in the cross; He hath passed this way before thee, Still in love he’s watching o’er thee, He will give thee grace and glory, Glory in the cross. [Refrain] 5 Tho’ thy dearest friends may leave thee, Glory in the cross; Let not earthly losses, grieve thee, Glory in the cross; All thy losses he’ll restore thee, Gently clear thy way before thee, Guide thee safely home to glory, Glory in the cross. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Soldiers, in the Savior's army]

Glory in the Cross

Author: D. B. Watkins Hymnal: Triumphant Songs Nos. 1 and 2 Combined #121 (1890) First Line: Soldiers in the Savior's army Languages: English Tune Title: [Soldiers in the Savior's army]

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E. O. Excell

1851 - 1921 Composer of "[Soldiers, in the Savior's army]" in Triumphant Songs No.2 Edwin Othello Excel USA 1851-1921. Born at Uniontown, OH, he started working as a bricklayer and plasterer. He loved music and went to Chicago to study it under George Root. He married Eliza Jane “Jennie” Bell in 1871. They had a son, William, in 1874. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he became a prominent publisher, composer, song leader, and singer of music for church, Sunday school, and evangelistic meetings. He founded singing schools at various locations in the country and worked with evangelist, Sam Jones, as his song leader for two decades. He established a music publishing house in Chicago and authored or composed over 2,000 gospel songs. While assisting Gypsy Smith in an evangelistic campaign in Louisville, KY, he became ill, and died in Chicago, IL. He published 15 gospel music books between 1882-1925. He left an estate valued at $300,000. John Perry