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O When shall I see Jesus
And reign with him above,
And from the flowing fountain
Drink everlasting love?
When shall I be delivered
From this vain world of sin
And with my blessed Jesus
Drink endless pleasure in?
But now I am a soldier
My Captain's gone before
He's given me my orders
And bid me not to fear
His promises are faithful
A crown of life he'll give
And all his valiant soldiers
Eternally shall live.
Through grace he will support me;
To conquer, though I die
And then away to Jesus
On wings of love I'll fly.
Farewell to sin and sorrow,
I bid you both adieu;
And, O my friends, still trust him
And on your way pursue.
Whene'er you meet with troubles
And trails on the way.
Cast all your care on Jesus,
And don't forget to pray;
Gird on the gospel armor
Of faith, and hope, and love;
And when the combat's ended
He'll carry you above.
O do not be discouraged
For Jesus is your friend
And if you want more knowledge
He'll not refuse to send;
Neither will he upbraid you,
Though often you request;
He'll give you grace to conquer
And take you home to rest.
And when the last, loud trumpet
Shall rend the vaulted skies,
And bid the entombed millions
From their cold beds arise,
Our ransomed dust, revived,
Bright beauties shall put on,
And soar to the blest mansion
Where our Redeemer's gone.
Our eyes shall then with rapture
The Saviour's face behold;
Our feet, no more diverted
Shall walk the streets of gold;
Our ears shall hear wtih transport
The hosts celestial sing;
Our tongues shall chant the glories
Of our immortal King.
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But now I am a soldier
My Captain's gone before
He's given me my orders
And bids me not give o'er;
And, if I hold out faithful,
A crown of life he'll give
And all his valiant soldiers
Shall ever with him live.
Through grace I am determined;
To conquer, though I die
And then away to Jesus
On wings of love I'll fly.
Farewell to sin and sorrow,
I bid you all adieu;
Then, O my friends, prove faithful
And on your way pursue.
Whene'er you meet with troubles
And trails on the way.
O cast your care on Jesus,
And don't forget to pray;
Gird on the heavenly armor
Of faith, and hope, and love;
And when the combat's ended
You'll reign with him above.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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7 6 7 6 D
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Dates:
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1874
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Bible Refs:
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Eph 6:11;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1899 | # 881 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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BENTLEY
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Meter:
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7 6 7 6 D
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1867
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 262 | C | | # 345 | C | | # 362 | C | | # 1146 | D | | # 303 | D | | # 177 | Db | | # 251 | Db | | # 478 | G |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 7 6 7 6 D | | 7 6 7 6 D | | 7 6 7 6 D | | 7 6 7 6 D |
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