Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: Concordia #212 (1918) First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain:
His blood-red banner streams afar,
Who follows in His train?
Who best can drink his cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain,
Who patient bears his cross below,
He follows in His train.
2 That martyr first, whose eagle eye
Could pierce beyond the grave;
Who saw his Master in the sky;
And called on Him to save;
Like Him, with pardon on His tongue;
In midst of mortal pain,
He prayed for them that did the wrong:
Who follows in His train?
3 A noble band, the chosen few,
On whom the Spirit came,
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew
And mocked the torch of flame;
They met the tyrant's brandished steel,
The lion's gory mane,
They bowed their necks the stroke to feel:
Who follows in their train?
4 A noble army, men and boys,
The matron and the maid,
Around the Savior's throne rejoice,
In robes of light arrayed.
They climbed the steep ascent of heaven
Through peril, toil, and pain:
O God, to us may grace be given
To follow in their train. Topics: Childhood and Youth Youth Languages: English Tune Title: ALL SAINTS
The Son of God goes Forth
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