Soldiers of the King

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We are soldiers of King Jesus

Author: Ada Blenkhorn
Tune: [We are soldiers of King Jesus]
Published in 4 hymnals

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1. We are soldiers of King Jesus,
Clad in armor bright;
And we follow where He leads us,
Fighting for the right.

Refrain
Marching, marching ever onward,
’Neath His banner so bright,
We are soldiers of King Jesus,
Fighting for the right.

2. We are soldiers of King Jesus,
He’s our Captain true,
And whatever He shall bid us,
We will gladly do. [Refrain]

3. We are soldiers of King Jesus,
We’re a loyal band;
We are bold, and brave, and fearless,
True to His command. [Refrain]

4. We are soldiers of King Jesus;
Tho’ the fight be long,
We shall share the victor’s triumph,
Sing the victor’s song. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #6181

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Author: Ada Blenkhorn

Ada Jane Blenkhorn Canada 1858-1927 Born in Cobourg, Ontario, the 10th of 11 children, she emigrated with her family to the U.S. In 1884 and settled in Cleveland, OH.. She was raised a Methodist, and began writing hymn lyrics at age 34. A prolific writer of hymn lyrics, she was about to give it up when a friend encouraged her to continue, telling her some soul might be saved by a hymn she would write. She worked for many years as secretary to her brother, Henry's, real estate company. After his death in 1923, she became president of the company. She never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	We are soldiers of King Jesus
Title:	Soldiers of the King
Author:	Ada Blenkhorn
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Marching, marching ever onward
Copyright:	Public Domain