Soldiers of the Cross

We are all Soldiers of the Cross

Marching where our Captain leads

He takes us out to battle fields

Where the Lord of Darkness feeds

Protected by the shield of faith

And in His armor dressed

We tear down walls raised up against

The name that we confess

The Lamb leads forth to victory

His robes are red and stained

By the blood of His enemies

Who sought to rule and reign

Yes, there are foes for me to fight

I'm called to stem the flood

This dark world is no friend to grace,

To help us on to God.

For I must fight if I would reign

My spirit you will gird

I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,

Supported by Your word.

For we shall conquer though we die

We bear the two edged sword

Then this shall be the battlecry

The Battle is the Lord's!

The war is in the heavenlies

The outcome is secure

So now go forth in victory

The battle to endure

So keep the faith, contend for souls

And in the gap now stand

His battalions like thunder roll

And obey at His command!

After Isaac Watts

Anthony Foster

September 9, 2018