The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#816

816. Strive, when thou art called of God

1 Strive, when thou art called of God,
When he draws thee by his grace,
Strive to cast away the load
That would hinder in the race.

2 Fight, though it may cost thy life;
Storm the kingdom, but prevail;
Let not Satan’s fiercest strife
Make thee, warrior, faint or quail.

3 Art thou faithful? Wake and watch,
Love with all thy heart Christ’s ways;
Seek not worldly ease to snatch,
Look not for reward or praise.

4 Soldiers of the cross, be strong!
Watch and war through fear or pain,
Daily conquering sin and wrong,
Till our King o’er earth shall reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Strive, when thou art called of God
• Author: Johann Joseph Winckler (1670-1722)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1827-78)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The salvation soldier: Warfare

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