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Who'll Be a Soldier

Representative Text

1 Who'll be a soldier, Ready for the fight,
Battling for the Savior Ev'ry day and night?
Who'll be a soldier, With a shield and sword,
And a shining helmet, Fighting for the Lord?

Chorus:
I'll be a soldier, Ready for the fight!
Battling for the Savior ev'ry day and night,
I'll be a soldier, With a shield and sword,
And a shining helmet, Fighting for the Lord.

2 Who'll be a soldier, Willing to be there,
When the battle rages, And the armour wear?
"Shield of faith" uplifted, Sword in either hand,
Jesus is our Captain And He's with His band. [Chorus]

3 Who'll be a soldier, Brave to do or die
For our noble Captain, Who is ever nigh?
He is close beside us, In the night or day,
Happy when we follow Where He leads the way. [Chorus]

4 Who'll be a soldier, Who will win a crown?
Who will bear the banner--Never lay it down?
Who'll be a soldier, Willing brave and true,
Tho' but little children, Jesus calls for you. [Chorus]


Source: Little Branches No. 2: a collection of songs prepared especially for the primary and infant deparments of the sunday school #45

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Author: Eva A. S. Higgins

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Text Information

First Line: Who'll be a soldier, ready for the fight
Title: Who'll Be a Soldier
Author: Eva A. S. Higgins
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I'll be a soldier, ready for the fight
Copyright: Public Domain
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