Christian soldier, seize thy sword, Seek the field and take

Author: J. Cross

Cross, John, d. 1830. An Exeter layman, who contributed three hymns to the Exeter Collection, 1812; also in the Dukinfield Collection 1822, and Bristol Collection, 1831:— 1. The morn of life, how fair and gay. The word of God the guide of youth. 2. With warm affection let us view. Reflections on the death of Christ. 3. With warm delight and grateful love. The character of Christ. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)  Go to person page >