The Christian Warrior Animated and Crowned

Verse 1

Hark! 'tis our heav'nly Leader's voice From the bright realms above; Amidst the war's tumultuous rage, A voice of pow'r and love.

Verse 2

"Maintain the fight, my faithful band, Nor fear the mortal blow; He, that in such a warfare dies, Shall speedy vict'ry know.

Verse 3

"I have my days of combat seen, And in the dust was laid: But now I sit upon my throne, And glory crowns my head.

Verse 4

"This throne, this glory you shall share; My hands the crown shall give; And you the sparkling honours wear, While God himself shall live."

Verse 5

Lord! 'tis enough, our souls are fir'd With courage and with love, Vain are th' assaults of earth and hell; Our hopes are fix'd above.

Verse 6

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