O soldier of the living God

December 15

O soldier of the living God,
Press on, His victories win!
Tho’ principalities and powers
You fight without, within.
A bloodstained banner goes before,
Once borne by martyred throng;
And, while a cross of shame they bore,
Their lips proclaimed the song

O soldier of the living God,
Pray on! prayer is the power
That nerves the heart with bravery
In each unguarded hour.
When Satan and his mighty host
Their toils around you fling,
Mount on the wings of faith and prayer,
Triumphantly to sing

O soldier of the living God,
Fight on, nor fear the foe;
Led by a mighty Conqueror,
Defeat you cannot know.
Go forth His power to proclaim,
To battle for your King;
And, as you conquer in His name,
The song of triumph sing,

Chorus
Of “victory! victory!”
Loudly in triumph sing;
Victory! victory thro’
Jesus, Immanuel, King.
     Effie S. Black