Soldiers of the King

We are soldiers of the great and heavenly King

Author: C. M. Seamans
Tune: [We are soldiers of the great and heavenly King]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1. We are soldiers of the great and heavenly King,
And we gladly now to him our service bring;
We are clad in armor bright,
We are fighting for the right;
'Neath the banner of the cross we proudly sing.

Chorus:
Marching, marching, 'neath the banner of Christ our King,
Onward, onward let the praises of Jesus ring;
We will fight for the right,
Ev'ry enemy put to flight:
Soon from heaven the King shall come bringing the crowns so bright.

2. We are marching 'gainst a strong and crafty foe,
One who daily seeks the right to overthrow;
But the vict'ry shall be ours
O'er the dark and evil pow'rs,
So with strong and valiant hearts we onward go. [Chorus]

3. We are pressing on to fight King Alcohol,
We are sure his evil kingdom soon shall fall;
Lift the crimson banner high,
Shout aloud the battle cry,
Till strong drink shall cease forever to enthrall. [Chorus]

4. We're arrayed against Tobacco's hateful reign,
Which is daily robbing souls of strength and brain;
We will fight the filthy weed,
Pushing on 'till we succeed
And we break this evil and enslaving chain. [Chorus]

Source: Carols of Hope: a compilation of select sacred songs for use in Sunday schools, praise and young people's services #110

Author: C. M. Seamans

Seamans, Clarence Milton. (Johnston, Rhode Island, February 8, 1869--July 21, 1939, Whitman, Massachusetts). Direct descendant of Roger Williams, the founder of the Rhode Island Colony. Seamans married Annie May Bennett on October 8, 1890; they had four children. Ordained to the ministry of the Advent Christian Church, he served their churches in Pascoag and River Point, R.I.; Dover, New Hampshire; Chelsea, Springfield, and Boston, Mass.; and Rutland, Vermont. His last 19 years were spent as pastor in Whitman, Mass. For many years, he was secretary of the Massachusetts Advent Christian Conference and of the Marion (Mass.) Campmeeting Association. He was also active in the Alton Bay (N.H.) Campmeeting Association. He contributed many arti… Go to person page >

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First Line: We are soldiers of the great and heavenly King
Title: Soldiers of the King
Author: C. M. Seamans
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Marching, marching, 'neath the banner of Christ our King
Publication Date: 1906
Copyright: Public Domain

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