Stand By the Colors

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Always in the front line

Author: J. W. Van De Venter
Tune: [Always in the front line]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 Always in the front line,
Face toward the foe,
Stand beside the colors,
Ev’rywhere you go;
Never, never falter,
Lay your armor down,
Till you gain the battle,
Win the crown.

Refrain:
Stand in the front line,
Fear not a loss,
Firm as a hero,
Stand by the cross;
Christ is our Captain,
Faith is our shield,
Stand by the colors,
Never yield.

2 Always near the Savior,
Never turn away,
Serve him with a whole heart,
Serve him ev’ry day;
Strive to do your duty,
Ever brace and true,
Jesus will deliver,
Take you through. [Refrain]

3 When the battle rages,
When the foes assail,
Never leave the colors,
Never, never fail;
Stand beside your Leader,
Trust the Lord to save,
Be a loyal soldier,
True and brave. [Refrain]

Source: The Service of Praise #76

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Author: J. W. Van De Venter

Judson W. Van DeVenter was born 15 December 1855 on a farm near the village of Dundee, Michigan. He was educated in the country and village schools, and at Hillsdale College. He later moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. He wrote about 100 hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916) Go to person page >

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First Line:	Always in the front line
Title:	Stand By the Colors
Author:	J. W. Van De Venter
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Stand in the front line
Publication Date:	1900
Copyright:	This text is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before 1929.