1.

Now is the time for us to run
And God’s full armor to put on.
Now the youth must forward go,
So to manhood they can grow.
Yes, God’s fire we have received;
Our endeavor shall succeed,
And the flesh shall know for certain
It is crucified indeed!

Chorus:

Fight and strive until the end;
Victory is ours!
Fight and fight, yes, fight again!
Onward go with pow’r.
Jesus Christ will soon appear!
We who are His own
Won’t regret the short time here
Serving Him alone.

2.

Now must each member work, yes all,
And carry burdens great and small.
Then the body’s growth is sure,
And each member will mature.
Strike a blow at laziness;
Put to death all slothfulness.
Fire among us now is sweeping,
And with boldness we progress.

3.

Whole sacrifices please the Lord,
And that we keep His every word.
Thus our calling is secure
And the glory, ours for sure.
Time is short; there’s none to waste.
We must therefore use great haste.
We shall manifest Christ’s virtues
When His faith we have embraced.

Written by Håkon Johannessen (published in 1937)Composed by Egon ZandelinText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ F