Inspiring Songs No. 1 ‎#113

113. Who Follows in His Train?

1 The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood-red banner streams afar;—
Who follows in His train?

Chorus:
The Son of God goes forth to war!
Who best can drink his cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain,
Who patient bears his cross below,—
He follows in His train.

2 A noble army—men and boys,
The matron and the maid—
Around the Savior’s throne rejoice,
In robes of light arrayed. [Chorus]

3 They climbed the steep ascent of heav’n,
Thro’ peril, toil and pain;
O God, to us may grace be giv’n
To follow in their train! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war
• Title: Who Follows in His Train?
• Author: Reginald Heber
• Refrain First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1906
• Topic: Following Christ; Martial

Tune Information

• Name: [The Son of God goes forth to war]
• Composer: Samuel B. Whitney