Steadfast and True

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Hear and heed the call of Christ today

Author: Ira B. Wilson
Tune: [Hear and heed the call of Christ today]
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 Hear and heed the call of Christ today,
He has need of soldiers for the fray;
In the front He has a place for you;
Soldiers of Jesus, be steadfast and true!

Refrain:
Soldiers of Jesus, make no delay!
Hark, He is calling, calling today!
Forward then, O speed you;
Follow where He leads you;
Soldiers of Jesus, be steadfast and true!

2 Though the hosts of Satan may assail,
Trust in Christ—in Him you shall prevail.
He who leads you will your strength renew;
Soldiers of Jesus, be steadfast and true! [Refrain]

3 Forward, then, O soldiers of the King!
Let your songs of triumph gladly ring;
Never falter, every duty do;
Soldiers of Jesus, be steadfast and true! [Refrain]

Source: The Gospel Message Choir #21

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Author: Ira B. Wilson

Ira Bishop Wilson, 1880-1950 Born: September 6, 1880, Bedford, Iowa. Died: April 3, 1950, Los Angeles, California. Buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Pseudonym: Fred B. Holton. Wilson’s sister taught him to play the violin and organ while still at home. Around 1902, Ira began studies at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. In 1905, he went to work for the Lorenz Publishing Company in Dayton, Ohio. His compositions appeared in The Choir Leader and The Choir Herald; he also served as editor in chief of The Volunteer Choir. His works include: The King’s Message, with Edmund Lorenz (N… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Hear and heed the call of Christ today
Title:	Steadfast and True
Author:	Ira B. Wilson
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Soldiers of Jesus, make no delay
Copyright:	Public Domain