Verse 1

STAND, soldier of the cross, Thy high allegiance claim, And vow to hold the world but loss For thy Redeemer’s Name.

Verse 2

Arise, and be baptized, And wash thy sins away; Thy league with God be solemnized, Thy faith avouched today.

Verse 3

No more thine own, but Christ’s- With all the saints of old, Apostles, seers, evangelists, And martyr throngs enrolled-

Verse 4

In God’s whole armor strong, Front hell’s embattled powers: The warfare may be sharp and long, The victory must be ours.

Verse 5

O bright the conqueror’s crown, The song of triumph sweet, When faith casts every trophy down At our great Captain’s feet!

Background: Stand Soldier Of The Cross Thy High