Go Forward, Christian Soldier

Verse 1

Go forward, Christian soldier, Beneath His banner true! The Lord Himself, thy Leader, Shall all thy foes subdue. His love foretells thy trials; He knows thine hourly need; He can with bread of heaven Thy fainting spirit feed.

Verse 2

Go forward, Christian soldier! Fear not the secret foe; Far more o'er thee are watching Than human eyes can know; Trust only Christ, thy Captain; Cease not to watch and pray; Heed not the treacherous voices That lure thy soul astray.

Verse 3

Go forward, Christian soldier! Nor dream of peaceful rest, Till Satan's host is vanquished And heaven is all possessed; Till Christ Himself shall call thee To lay thine armor by, And wear in endless glory The crown of victory.

Verse 4

Go forward, Christian soldier! Fear not the gathering night: The Lord has been thy shelter; The Lord will be thy light. When morn His face revealeth, Thy dangers all are past: Oh, pray that faith and virtue May keep thee to the last!