THE CHRISTIAN'S BATTLE-SONG.

Soldiers of Jesus! say — Where is your armor?

The word has gone forth; you are called on to fight!

Still doth the conflict grow warmer and warmer;

Then trust in your Captain for wisdom and might!

Soldiers of Jesus! mind well your behavior;

See those proud foes, how undaunted they stand!

Hark well to the words of your loving Savior:

“Be ye also ready!” Regard this command.

Soldiers of Jesus! Immanuel's banner —

Most glorious of Ensigns — is reared up on high;

Fight ye! O, fight ye! in soldier-like manner;

Jehovah, to help you, forever is nigh!

Soldiers of Jesus! the foes you contend with

Are subtle, expert, they are many and great;

Your armor's so tempered, that it will ne'er bend with

Being used well against them; nor early, nor late.

Take Breastplate of Righteousness — take Shield of Faith!

By which you are able to quench all the darts

Of your great Antagonist! For, so He saith

Who styles Himself “Faithful,” and who strength imparts.

To these be there added “Salvation's bright Helmet,

And Sword of the Spirit — the Word of your God.”

That God who your Foes with destruction o'erwhelmeth,

And rules both the Heavens and Earth with his nod.

Still praying “with prayer and great supplication,

In the spirit of Truth, and watching thereto,

With all perseverence, for the edification

Of Brethren — the Saints,” who are Soldiers like you.

Soldiers of Jesus! now fight with all ardor

Beneath that bright Banner now high and unfurled!

O, doubt not but Jesus will be your Rewarder,

When from their proud standing your foes He has hurled!

Soldiers of Jesus! your Captain is waiting

To give you a Crown — a most glorious reward!

Forward! press forward! success contemplating;

He'll give you the Victory; this promise regard.

Soldiers of Jesus! behold Him descending

Upon a White Throne, His bright Angels around!

The “glorified throng” are upon Him attending;

Before Him all Nations and Kindreds are found.

Hear those glad words, “Come, ye bless'd of my Father!

Inherit the Kingdom prepared long for you!”

Then glory to Him and the Father together;

With the blest Holy Spirit, to whom it is due!