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Text:Keep the faith
Author:Edith Sanford Tillotson
Tune:[To stand within that noble line]
Composer:I. H. Meredith

17. Keep the faith

1 To stand within that noble line,
That conquer sin with strength divine,
What greater fame could man desire?
What higher aim his heart inspire?

Refrain:
Then keep the faith, resolve to win,
To overcome invading sin,
Thy Captain, Christ, depends on thee,
To carry His flag to victory.

2 To be enrolled with those who fight,
With courage bold for God and right,
What fit applause can mortals bring,
To such a cause, to such a King? [Refrain]

3 All they who dare, who win the strife,
Shall surely wear the crown of life,
Their very names in heav’n are known,
For Christ proclaims them from His throne. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: To stand within that noble line
Title: Keep the faith
Author: Edith Sanford Tillotson
Refrain First Line: Then keep the faith, resolve to win
Publication Date: 1920
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [To stand within that noble line]
Composer: I. H. Meredith
Source: Chorus arr. From an old Italian melody
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI
MIDI file: MIDI (Melody)

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