Tag Archives: Spiritual Warfare

Nearer, My God, To Thee! Hear Thou My Prayer

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 1864 enlarged edition Psalms and Hymns (1854): ‘NEARER, my God, to Thee!’ Hear Thou my prayer.E’en though a heavy cross fainting I bear,Still all my prayer shall … Continue reading →

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March, March Onward, Soldiers True!

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: March, march onward, soldiers true! Take through cloud and mist your way,Yonder flows the fount of life, yonder dwells … Continue reading →

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Lord, In Whose Eternal Counsels

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Lord, in whose eternal counselsPast and Future are as one,With Thy grace and Thy protectionBless Thy work in us … Continue reading →

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God Hath Two Families Of Love

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 10th edition (1867) of Hymns for Children (1842): God hath two families of love,In earth below, and heaven above:One is in battle, sharp and sore;And one is … Continue reading →

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Soldiers Of The Cross, Arise!

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Home Missions: Soldiers of the Cross, arise!Gird you with your armour bright;Mighty are your enemies,Hard the battle ye … Continue reading →

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Thine For Ever! Thine For Ever!

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Confirmation (After the Laying on of hands): Thine for ever! Thine for ever!May Thy face upon us shine.Help, … Continue reading →

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Go Forward, Christian Soldier!

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Confirmation: Go forward, Christian soldier!Beneath His banner true:The Lord Himself, thy Leader,Shall all thy foes subdue.His love foretells … Continue reading →

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Before Thine Awful Presence, Lord

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Confirmation: Before Thine awful presence, Lord,Thy sinful servants bow;Trembling to speak the solemn word,To frame the sacred vow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Confirmation, Conversion & Sanctification, Hymns By The Greats, Lent, Liturgical Seasons, Penitential Hymns, Spiritual Warfare, The Christian Life And Mission, The Church Year, The Sacraments, Trust in God, William W. How | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stand, Soldier Of The Cross

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Baptism of Such as Are of Riper Years: Stand, soldier of the Cross,Thy high allegiance claim,And vow to … Continue reading →

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Onward, Christian Soldiers

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in The English Hymnal (1906) where it is listed under hymns suitable for use in procession: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the Cross of Jesus Going on … Continue reading →

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