634--Cross of Christ! lead onward,

Cross of Christ! lead onward,

634

	1.	Cross of Christ! lead onward,
		Through the holy war;
		In this sign we conquer
		Now and evermore.
		Not of man the power,
		Not of 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.
	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.
	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.
	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.