The Gospel Message Choir ‎#33

33. The Captain’s Call Obey

1 In the war that is now raging there’s a place for ev’ry one,
In the fiercest fight now waging, there are battles to be won;
Never was a greater glory than the service now in view,
And the great Commander is depending now on you.

Refrain:
The Captain’s call obey,
Tho the foe be fierce and strong,
Enlist while now you may, to the righteous band belong;
No thought of a retreat as the Leader’s face you see,
But march a firm united ban on to victory.

2 ‘Tis the fight for love we enter at the call of Him who died,
Of the right a stern defender ‘gainst the ranks of sinful pride;
And the issues are eternal, so we fight with might and main,
We have nothing now to lose but ev’rything to gain. [Refrain]

3 May this call to love and service spur you on to action now,
And in heartfelt consecration at the cross of Calv’ry bow;
Only then will you be able to defeat God’s greatest foe,
To the conquest of the hosts of darkness forward go. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the war that is now raging there's a place for ev'ry one
• Title: The Captain’s Call Obey
• Author: H. G. T.
• Refrain First Line: The Captain's call obey
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929

Tune Information

• Name: [In the war that is now raging there's a place for ev'ry one]
• Composer: Herbert G. Tovey