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hymn by Gordon R. Dickson, within book of the same title (1923–2001), published 1965 Soldier, ask not - now, or ever, Where to war your banners go. Anarch's legions all surround us. Strike - and do not count the blow! Glory, honor, praise and profit, Are but toys of tinsel worth. Render up your work, unasking, Leave the human clay to earth. Blood and sorrow, pain unending, Are the portion of us all. Grasp the naked sword, opposing, Gladly in the battle fall. So shall we, anointed soldiers, Stand at last before the Throne, Baptized in our wounds, red-flowing, Sealed unto our Lord - alone! |