Persecution to be Expected by Every True Christian

Verse 1

Great leader of thine Israel's host, We shout thy conquering name; Legions of foes beset thee round, And legions fled with shame.

Verse 2

A victory glorious and complete Thou by thy death didst gain; So in thy cause may we contend, And death itself sustain.

Verse 3

By our illustrious general fir'd, We no extremes would fear; Prepar'd to struggle and to bleed, If you, our Lord, be near.

Verse 4

We'll trace the footsteps then hast drawn To triumph and renown; Nor shun thy combat and thy cross, May we but share thy crown.