Christian, be true to Christ, who died to save you

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Christian, be true to Christ, who died to save you

Author: Civilla D. Martin
Tune: [Christian, be true to Christ who died to save you]
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1 Christian, be true to Christ who died to save you,
True to the holy name you bear;
Be what your Lord each moment here would have you,
Keeping your garments always pure and fair.

Refrain:
Be true ev’ry moment, O Christian,
O be true, where your duty shall call you,
For no evil shall ever befall you,
If you are true to your Saviour each day.

2 Christian, be true to friends of earth who love you,
True to your faith in God’s own word;
True to your hope of glory grand above you,
True to the vows you made the church of God. [Refrain]

3 Christian, be true, this is the path of blessing,
Jesus was true to man and God;
If you are true, you Master’s name confessing,
You shall receive the faithful one’s reward. [Refrain]

Source: Sacred Praise: for Use in Gospel Meetings, Evangelistic Services ... #79

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Author: Civilla D. Martin

Martin, Civilla Durfee (Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia, August 21, 1866--March 9, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia). Daughter of James N. and Irene (Harding) Holden. She married Rev. John F. Geddes, Congregational minister of Coventryvilee, N.Y. at Jordan Falls Methodist Church, Shelbourne Co., Nova Scotia, on May 19, 1891. There is thus far no information about their marriage and its end. After several years of teaching school, she married Walter Stillman Martin, a Baptist minister, and traveled with him in evangelistic work. However, because of frail health, she was compelled to remain home much of the time. In 1916, they became members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They had one son, A.G. Martin. In her writing, she used only her initia… Go to person page >

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