Hymns, #634

The Way of the Cross - The Way of Victory

Eng/Kor:634  Chin:470  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:634  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:R. Kelso Carter
Music:(1) C. Roberts
(2) R. Kelso Carter
Meter:6.5.6.5.D. with chorus.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 1 

Cross of Christ! Lead onward,

Through the holy war;

In this sign we conquer

Now and evermore.

Not of man the power,

Not to man the fame;

We are victors only

In our Leader's name.

 

Cross of Christ! Lead onward,

Through the holy war;

In this sign we conquer

Now and evermore.

 
 2 

Not with pomp and pageant,

Not in earthly pride;

We must fight our battles

Like the Crucified.

Overcome by suff'ring,

Conquer through defeat;

Tried and tested daily

In the furnace heat.

 

Cross of Christ! Lead onward,

Through the holy war;

In this sign we conquer

Now and evermore.

 
 3 

Kind, yet we are fighting,

Bold, yet humbly meek;

Resting while we're working,

Strong, but ever weak.

Timid, though courageous,

Gaining as we give;

Crucified with Jesus,

Yet, in Him, we live.

 

Cross of Christ! Lead onward,

Through the holy war;

In this sign we conquer

Now and evermore.

 
 4 

By a cloud encompassed,

Witnesses to prove,

Saints, apostles, prophets,

Precious ones we love;

While "advance!" is sounding,

Mounts the battle thrill.

Cross of Christ! Lead onward

Where the Captain will.

 

Cross of Christ! Lead onward,

Through the holy war;

In this sign we conquer

Now and evermore.

 
 5 

Marching in the pathway

That the Master trod,

Walks One daily with us

Like the Son of God.

To the end enduring,

Armor ne'er laid down,

Till the Cross leads upward

To the blood-bought crown.

 

Cross of Christ! Lead onward,

Through the holy war;

In this sign we conquer

Now and evermore.

 
Hymn #634