Scripture Verse

…our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. 2 Peter 3:18

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: James C. Ma­cy, in Joy and Glad­ness, ed­it­ed by James H. Fill­more (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: Fill­more Bro­thers, 1880) (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Ma­cy (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Standing by the cross of Je­sus,
Thro’ faith His throne we see,
Where amid the hosts of Hea­ven,
The Chris­tian’s home shall be.

Refrain

Glory, glo­ry to the Sav­ior!
He’s my shepherd,
And my strength and shield!
And to Him, the King of glo­ry,
Sinful hosts shall yield.

Let me bear the cross for Je­sus,
And wait not by the way;
Gladly I’ll obey His precepts,
And always trust and pray.

Refrain

Happy, happy Chris­tian soldier!
Be watchful and be true;
Never leave the post of duty
That Christ has giv’n to you.

Refrain