Scripture Verse

On your feet! He’s calling you. Mark 10:49

Introduction

Words: Lan­ta W. Smith, 1903.

Music: John S. Fea­ris (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

portrait
John S. Fearis (1867–1932)

Lyrics

When the hosts of sin are marching
With their weapons gleaming bright,
With their banners boldly waving,
All their forces in the fight;
Then the army of Je­ho­vah
Keeps them faithfully in view,
And the Lord will want a leader—
He may call for you.

Refrain

Are you rea­dy? Are you rea­dy?
Will you nobly dare and do?
Are you rea­dy? Are you rea­dy?
God may call for you!

When the fortress is in danger,
Watch the foe with ceaseless care;
He will surely gain an entrance,
If one traitor soul is there;
He will tempt, and bribe, and threaten,
Every evil art pursue!
Then the Lord wants faithful servants—
He may call for you.

Refrain

There are soldiers who have ne­ver
Seen the thickest of the fight,
But in humble, cheerful service,
They have kept the armor bright;
Never weary, ever faithful,
Glad to toil the whole day thro’,
There is need of special workers—
God may call for you.

Refrain