Stand by the Cross

Verse 1

Stand by the cross when the morning sun Beams on your way so bright; Stand by the cross when the shadows fall, Soon we will triumph for God and right.

Chorus

Stand by the cross, soldier, stand, Vict’ry will come by and by; Stand by the cross, soldier, stand, And we’ll conquer though we die.

Verse 2

Stand by the cross till the day is done, Firm to the end and true; Trust when the battle is raging wild, For there is waiting a crown for you.

Verse 3

Stand by the cross like a soldier strong, Fearlessly face the foe; Soon shall the army of night recede, Back from the morning’s triumphant glow.

Verse 4

Stand by the cross till the Lord returns, Faithful through life’s last test; Soon we shall hear from His blessed lips, “Lay down thy armor and be at rest.”