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Text:Persecution to be expected by every true Christian
Author:Dr. Doddridge

CCCXVII. Persecution to be expected by every true Christian

1 Great leader of thine Israel's host,
We shout thy conquering name;
Legions of foes beset thee round,
And legions fled with shame.

2 A victory glorious and complete
Thou by thy death didst gain;
So in thy cause may we contend,
And death itself sustain!

3 By our illustrious general fir'd,
We no extremes would fear;
Prepar'd to struggle and to bleed,
If you, our Lord, be near.

4 We'll trace the footsteps then hast drawn
To triumph and renown;
Nor shun thy combat and thy cross,
May we but share thy crown.

Text Information
First Line: Great leader of thine Israel's host
Title: Persecution to be expected by every true Christian
Author: Dr. Doddridge
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian; Holy Boldness; Christian: Persecuted (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
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