The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1247

1247. Words of cheer from the battlefield of life

1 Words of cheer from the battlefield of life,
Welcome tidings from the war;
Glorious news from the grand and holy strife,
Soon the conflict will be o'er.

Chorus:
Words of battle cheer! tidings from the war!
"How has gone the conflict?" Vict'ry's near; Words of battle cheer! tidings from the war!
Glorious news of vict'ry! Words of cheer.

2 Fierce and long has the struggle been with sin,
Still the church moves on below;
War without, and temptation from within,
Vainly seek her overthrow. [Chorus]

3 Stand like men! there's a battle to be fought;
Persecution's pow'r will rage;
Trust in God! he deliverance has wrought
For his saints in ev'ry age. [Chorus]

4 Who so strong as to trust in self alone
'Gainst a foe so swift and sure?
Who so weak that he cannot grasp the throne
And the promised help secure? [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Words of cheer from the battlefield of life
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: Words of battle cheer! tidings from the war!
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Psalm 60:12
• Topic: Bible Songs: Missionary Songs

Tune Information

• Name: TIDINGS FROM THE BATTLE
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: A♭ Major