In the King's Army
Eben E. Rexford • English
Primary Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:8
Verse 1
Behold that blood-stain’d banner of the King! And hark! the rallying cry! “Enlist, enlist, exultingly it rings, Nor let him pass you by.”
Chorus
Enlist, enlist! the mighty trumpets ring, Earth’s battlefield’s across; Beneath the blood-stain’d banner of the King, A soldier of the cross.
Verse 2
Behold, the allied hosts of wrong and sin, Drawn up in strong array! Shut fast the gates, nor let them enter in! Christ holds the camp today!
Chorus
Enlist, enlist! the mighty trumpets ring, Earth’s battlefield’s across; Beneath the blood-stain’d banner of the King, A soldier of the cross.
Verse 3
Enlist, enlist, the army of the Lord Is gath’ring for the fight, And to the winds all doubts and fears they fling Strong in their Leader’s might.
Chorus
Enlist, enlist! the mighty trumpets ring, Earth’s battlefield’s across; Beneath the blood-stain’d banner of the King, A soldier of the cross.
Verse 4
Put on the armor of the King, I pray, Oh, waiting, careless heart, Christ or the world! he bids you choose today! Oh, choose the better part.
Chorus
Enlist, enlist! the mighty trumpets ring, Earth’s battlefield’s across; Beneath the blood-stain’d banner of the King, A soldier of the cross.
Verse 5
Oh, blood-stain’d banner, he no more resists! “Be Christ my King!” he cries; Beneath thy folds another heart enlists! Oh, shout it to the skies.
Chorus
Enlist, enlist! the mighty trumpets ring, Earth’s battlefield’s across; Beneath the blood-stain’d banner of the King, A soldier of the cross.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- 2-chronicles 32:8