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1240. O Christian, awake! 'tis the Master's command

1 O Christian, awake! 'tis the Master's command;
With helmet and shield, and a sword in thy hand,
To meet the bold tempter, go, fearlessly go,
And stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.

Chorus:
Stand like the brave, stand like the brave,
Stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.

2 Whatever thy danger, take heed and beware,
And turn not thy back, for no armor is there;
The legions of darkness, if thou wouldst o'er-throw,
And stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe. [Chorus]

3 The cause of thy Master with vigor defend;
Be watchful, be zealous, and fight to the end;
Wherever he leads thee, go, valiantly go,
And stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe. [Chorus]

4 Press on, never doubting, thy Captain is near,
With grace to supply, and with comfort to cheer;
His love, like a stream in the desert will flow,
Then stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: O Christian, awake! 'tis the Master's command
Refrain First Line: Stand like the brave, stand like the brave
Publication Date: 1886
Scripture:
Topic: Bible Songs: Missionary Songs
Tune Information
Name: [O Christian, awake! 'tis the Master's command]
Composer: Philip Phillips, by per.
Key: B♭ Major



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