Stand by the Cross (#250) | Daniel O. Teasley, 1907

Stand by the cross when the morning sun Beams on your way so bright; Stand by the cross when the shadows fall, Soon we will triumph for God and right. Refrain: Stand by the cross, soldier, stand, Vict’ry will come by and by; Stand by the cross, soldier, stand, And we’ll conquer though we die. Stand by the cross till the day is done, Firm to the end and true; Trust when the battle is raging wild, For there is waiting a crown for you. Stand by the cross like a soldier strong, Fearlessly face the foe; Soon shall the army of night recede, Back from the morning’s triumphant glow. Stand by the cross till the Lord returns, Faithful through life’s last test; Soon we shall hear from His blessed lips, “Lay down thy armor and be at rest.”