Soldiers Of The Cross
If you won’t speak up because you don’t like confrontation,
You’re not truly on God’s side, but into self-preservation.
And nor are you a Daniel, not afraid to stand alone,
Nor someone God can rely on, who wrong will not condone.
Never before has the need been so great for valiant men,
Who as soon as their Saviour calls, will answer, “Where?” and “When?”
Yes, women too, not afraid to be unpopular, and,
Who the importance of the time, and their mission, understand.
With His return imminent, God wants watchmen who will warn,
Stalwarts who’ll soldier on despite troubles, hardship and scorn.
Men and women humble and true, prepared to give their lives,
Men and women who’ll keep on labouring ’till He arrives.
An army of dedicated Heaven bound disciples,
Yes, legions of unshaken Spirit filled faithful Daniels.
Daniels on that same straight and narrow path, unceasingly
Seeking to save the lost, that to God may be the glory.
Such won’t turn to the left, nor to the right, but will forge ahead,
Willingly working in the service of He whose blood was shed.
Such won’t yield to temptation, nor the traditions of men,
Clutching only to that to which they can safely say, “Amen.”
Yes, more than conquerors in the name of Christ (their Saviour);
Saved by grace that’s reflected in their Christ-like behaviour.
Yes, freed from Satan’s shackles by He who sits on the throne;
Justified by the robe of Christ’s righteousness, not their own.
Onward Christian soldiers, saved, transformed by amazing grace,
Singing, “Take the world but give me Jesus” — and in Him, trust place.
Yes, holding fast until He comes, truly children of the King,
Who hail Him the King of Glory, and His praises gladly sing.
Yes, stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross.
By Lance Landall
You might also like to read my poems: "Where Are The Men" and "Not For Sale".