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Stay in the Field

Charles Price Jones • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 24:12

Chorus

Stay in the field, O brethren, Stay in the field, O sisters, Stay in the field, O brethren, Till the war is ended,

Verse 1

God calls for volunteers to fight, Till the war is ended, To shun all sin and do the right, Till the war is ended.

Chorus

Stay in the field, O brethren, Stay in the field, O sisters, Stay in the field, O brethren, Till the war is ended,

Verse 2

You, too, may join this army grand, Till the war is ended, And with the soldiers of my Jesus stand, Till the war is ended.

Chorus

Stay in the field, O brethren, Stay in the field, O sisters, Stay in the field, O brethren, Till the war is ended,

Verse 3

Come, pitch your tent on the camp ground, Till the war is ended, And with the army of the Lord be found, Till the war is ended.

Chorus

Stay in the field, O brethren, Stay in the field, O sisters, Stay in the field, O brethren, Till the war is ended,

Verse 4

O sinner, you would better pray, Till the war is ended, It won't be long until the judgment day, Till the war is ended.

Chorus

Stay in the field, O brethren, Stay in the field, O sisters, Stay in the field, O brethren, Till the war is ended,

Verse 5

Come, seek the Lord with all your heart, Till the war is ended, And choose in Jesus that better part, Till the war is ended.

Chorus

Stay in the field, O brethren, Stay in the field, O sisters, Stay in the field, O brethren, Till the war is ended,

Verse 6

I'm going to fight until I die, Till the war is ended, Until I reach my home on high, Till the war is ended.

Chorus

Stay in the field, O brethren, Stay in the field, O sisters, Stay in the field, O brethren, Till the war is ended,

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 24:12