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Faithful Soldier

Southern Harmony no. 122

First Line:	O when shall I see Jesus
Composer:	Wm. Walker
Source:	Dover Selection, p. 129
Meter:	7, 6
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1. O when shall I see Jesus,
   And dwell reign with him above,
   And drink the 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 pleasures in?

2. But now I am a soldier,
   My Captain's gone before;
   He's given me my orders,
   And bids me ne'er give o'er;
   His promises are faithful--
   A righteous crown he'll give,
   And all his valiant soldiers
   Eternally shall live.

3. 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 them both adieu!
   And O, my friends, prove faithful,
   And on your way pursue.

4. Whene'er you meet with troubles
   And trials on your way,
   Then cast 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.

5. O do not be discouraged,
   For Jesus is your friend;
   And if you lack for knowledge,
   He'll not refuse to lend.
   Neither will he upbraid you,
   Though often you request,
   He'll give you grace to conquer,
   And take you home to rest.

6. 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 mansions
   Where our Redeemer's gone.

7. Our eyes shall then with rapture,
   The Savior's face behold;
   Our feet, no more diverted,
   Shall walk the streets of gold
   Our ears shall hear with transport
   The hosts celestial sing;
   Our tongues shall chant the glories
   Of our immortal King.
       

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