There is a rest for the weary Soldier

1 There is a rest for the weary Soldier,
When his conflict here is o'er,
Then shall he lay by his well-worn armor,
And go forth to war no more.

Chorus:
There shall be rest in peace forever,
There shall be war no more forever,
In the Christian's home in heaven.

2 Bravely he fought in his Master's service,
Though the ranks of foes were strong;
Well did he wield the Sword of the Spirit
Through the contest fierce and long. [Chorus]

3 Firm to the end was his faith in Jesus,
Whom he followed here below;
Under his banner he feared no danger,
From the Christian's artful foe. [Chorus]

4 Yet though he fall at death's dark river,
Still he doth triumph in the fall;
Death seems a victor, but his captives
Shall come forth at Jesus' call. [Chorus]

5 There shall a crown of unfading glory
Be the wreath that he shall wear,
Clothed in a robe of celestial brightness
He the victor's palm shall bear [Chorus]

Source: The Little Minstrel: a collection of songs and music, with lessons of instruction, mathematically arranged plan of notation #92