1 O be faithful, Christian soldiers, in a very little while
You will reach the land of promise, there to bask in Jesus’ smile;
Be courageous, brave and loyal, lift the crimson banner high—
O the crowning time is coming, yes, ‘its coming, by and by.
Refrain:
It is coming, quickly coming,
O the crowning time is coming, by and by,
It is coming, quickly coming,
O the crowning time is coming, by and by.
2 On to battle, Christian soldiers, for the truth and for the right,
In the name of Christ your Captain, on, to conquer in the fight;
On, to gather precious trophies for the shining home on high—
O the crowning time is coming, yes, ‘its coming, by and by. [Refrain]
3 Go and stand among the foremost, God’s own sword to bravely wield,
Keep your armor shining brightly, fight until the foe shall yield;
You shall surely come off victors, “more than conq’rers” if you try—
O the crowning time is coming, yes, ‘its coming, by and by. [Refrain]
Source: Crowning Day, No. 6: A Book of Gospel Songs #214