Precious Hymns for Times of Refreshing and Revival ‎#70

70. Conquer by and by

1 We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword,
And together we are banded in the service of the Lord;
We will trust him for his grace, we will take him at his word;
He has told us if we love him we shall conquer by and by.

Refrain:
Conquer by and by, yes, we’ll conquer by and by;
Never be discouraged when the tempter’s arrows fly,
For the Lord who bids us onward with a helping hand is nigh,
Like the fearless and the faithful we shall conquer by and by.

2 In the battle-field of life, be the conflict what it will,
We have pledged ourselves to follow and the post of duty fill;
For our leader who commands will defend our army still,
And we know, for he has promised, we shall conquer by and by. [Refrain]

3 With a firm and steady tread let us boldly march along,
Looking ever unto Jesus let our hearts be full of song;
In his wisdom all are wise, in his strength shall all be strong,
Thro’ the might of him who loved us we shall conquer by and by. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We have taken up the cross, we have girded on the sword
• Title: Conquer by and by
• Author: Frank Gould
• Refrain First Line: Conquer by and by, yes, we’ll conquer by and by
• Publication Date: 1885
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [We have taken up the cross]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Notes: Now Public Domain.