I Want to Be a Soldier

Verse 1

We are the sons of Wesley, We are the sons of God; We'll stand by our Discipline, And by God's holy Word.

Chorus

I want to be a soldier, The lord hath se tme free. I want to be a soldier, Fighting for liberty.

Verse 2

God bless our Church and bishop, And the local brethren too. God bless our Church and people, With all the traveling crew.

Verse 3

We Methodists get happy— The Lord hath set us free. We'll shout and give him glory, To all eternity.

Verse 4

We'll unfold the Gospel banner, Wherever we do go, And spread our free communion While journeying below.

Verse 5

I saw a mighty army, Which went along before; So great no man could number, Through blood and tears no more.

Verse 6

Go preach ye sons of thunder, Ye daughters of the Lamb, For Jesus will be with you Until the world shall end.

Verse 7

God bless us in the East, As well as in the West, Protect us in the North, Stand by us in the South.

Verse 8

We've fought the mighty battle, With the rebellious crew; Do n't you see how many dangers The Lord has brought us through?