Stand, Soldier of the Cross
"Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." - Acts 22:16
VERSE 1
Stand, soldier of the Cross,
Thy high allegiance claim,
And vow to hold the world but loss
For thy Redeemer's name.
VERSE 2
Arise, and be baptized,
And wash thy sins away;
Thy league with God be solemnized,
Thy faith avouched today.
VERSE 3
No more thine own, but Christ's
With all the saints of old,
Apostles, seers, evangelists,
And martyr throngs enrolled.
VERSE 4
In God's whole armour strong,
From hell's embattled powers,
The warfare may be sharp and long
The victory must be ours.
VERSE 5
O bright the conqueror's crown,
The song of triumph sweet,
When faith casts every trophy down
At our great Captain's feet!