1.

We’re a little band at war ’gainst worldliness and sin—
Just a little band, but through Christ’s death we’ve faith to win.
Though our ranks are small, we’ll not be anxious or dismayed.
By our Lord and Savior the way is made.

Chorus:

Advance, advance! with faith in Christ the Lord.
Advance, advance! Obey His blessed Word.
We shall never fear if Satan tries to do us harm,
For Jehovah guides us by His strong arm.

2.

Faithfully we’ll follow in our Master’s steps each day.
Faithfully His shame we’ll bear upon the narrow way.
Faithfully we’ll work that slaves of sin can be set free.
Faithful we will be till eternity.

Chorus:

Go on, go on! your cross to daily bear.
Go on, go on! A crown awaits you there.
To the New Jerusalem with joy we’re pressing on.
Let us lift our vision, till Day doth dawn.

3.

Jesus’ own compassion burns so fervently within.
Therefore we invite each one who’s burdened down by sin:
Come, receive your Savior and of saving grace partake.
Let your light burn brightly for His name’s sake.

Chorus:

O come, O come! Take up your cross today.
O come, O come! Dear friend, do not delay!
He can to the uttermost deliver us from sin;
Therefore now in faith on this way begin!

Written by Ingrid Bekkevold (published in 1935)Composed by George F. RootText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ C