The Tested Band

Verse 1

I can see a band of soldiers Being tested by their God, And tho’ going on to battle With the shield and with the rod, They are halted by a river And are told to quench their thirst; See those brave Three Hundred chosen, They are shouting “Vict’ry first.”

Chorus

The brave three hundred men All ready for the foe, They march all armor clad As fearless on they go; Their hearts are strong with courage, There’s vict’ry in their cry, The brave three hundred men Will conquer or they’ll die.

Verse 2

I can see a band of people Being tested day by day, They are face to face with Satan Who opposes in the way; God is calling all to service But is choosing out the few That His work may be completed, Thro’ a band of people true.

Verse 3

Great the need of Christian workers For the world is sick with sin, Ev’ry day a battle rages; Satan seeks the fight to win; ‘Tis today that all are needed To be up and fighting wrong, Souls of men are claimed by Satan, That in truth to God belong.

Verse 4

Be thou ready and whole-hearted, For the world is needing those Who are faithful, and whose courage Will be strong when foes oppose; If you’re ready for the conflict Whether morn or noon or night, God will choose and surely use you ‘Gainst the wrong and for the right.