HYMN #0541 A&M #541 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 12 9 12 9 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #541: We are soldiers of Christ, Who is

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

We are pledged to be faithful and
stedfast and brave
Against Satan, the flesh, and the
We are brothers and comrades, we

stand side by side.
And our faith and our hope are the
same ;
And we think of the Cross on which

Jesus has died,
When we bear the reproach of Hi;
Name.
At the font we were mark'd with

the Cross on our brow,
Of our grace and our calling the
And the weakest is strong to be true
his vow,

; For the armour we wear is Divine.
We will watch ready arm'd if the
Tempter draw near,
If he come with a frown or a smile :

We will heed not his threats, nor
his fiatteries hear,
Nor be taken by storm or by wile.
We will master the flesh, and its

longings restrain,
We will not be the bond-slaves of
The pure Spirit of God in our nature
snail reign,

And our spirits their freedom shall
For the world's love we live not, its
hate we defy,
And we will not be led by the

We'll be true to ourselves, to our
Father on high,
And the bright world to which we
belong.

Now let each cheer his comrade, let
hearts beat as one,
While we follow where Christ
leads the way ;

'Twere dishonour to yield, or the
battle to shun,
We will fight, and will watch, and
will pray.

Though the warfare be wean;
the trial be sore,
In the might of our God wc will
stand : I

Oh : what joy to be crown d and
be pure evermore,
In the peace of our own Fatherland.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "We are soldiers of Christ, Who is"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #541 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 14 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: 12 9 12 9
Stanza Structure: 14 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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