607. Soldiers who are Christ's below

1 Soldiers who are Christ's below,
strong in faith resist the foe:
boundless is the pledged reward
unto them who serve the Lord.
Alleluia.

2 'Tis no palm of fading leaves
that the conqu'ror's hand receives;
joys are ours, serene and pure,
light that ever shall endure.
Alleluia.

3 For the souls that overcome
waits the beauteous heav'nly home,
where the blessèd evermore
tread on high the starry floor.
Alleluia.

4 Passing soon and little worth
are the things that tempt on earth;
heav'nward lift thy soul's regard:
God himself is thy reward.
Alleluia.

5 Father, who the crown dost give,
Saviour, by whose death we live,
Spirit, who our hearts dost raise,
Three in One, thy name we praise.
Alleluia.

Text Information
First Line: Soldiers who are Christ's below
Title: Soldiers who are Christ's below
Translator: John H. Clark, 1839-1888 (alt.)
Meter: 77 77
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Topic: Faith, Trust and Commitment
Source: Latin hymn (18th century)
Tune Information
Name: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
Composer: Pierre de Corbeil, d. 1222
Meter: 77 77
Key: F Major



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