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Soldiers of the Lord

D. B. Purinton • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Verse 1

We are soldiers of the Lord, Marching on with shield and sword, ‘Neath the banner bright Of Truth and Right; We shall conquer in His might.

Chorus

We’ll march, we’ll fight, For Truth and the Right, In God’s own might, Till we shout the victory.

Verse 2

We are striving for the lost In the ranks of Satan’s host, Till the captives be From bondage free; For in Christ is liberty.

Chorus

We’ll march, we’ll fight, For Truth and the Right, In God’s own might, Till we shout the victory.

Verse 3

With the hosts of sense and sin, Foes without and foes within, We will battle still, With royal will; We shall fear no coming ill.

Chorus

We’ll march, we’ll fight, For Truth and the Right, In God’s own might, Till we shout the victory.

Verse 4

We shall overcome our foes, Though the powers of hell oppose, For the Right is strong To conquer Wrong, Though the battle may be long.

Chorus

We’ll march, we’ll fight, For Truth and the Right, In God’s own might, Till we shout the victory.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-timothy 2:3