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Poem
March 1, 1828
New Hampshire Statesman And Concord Register
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Hymn by Bishop Heber extolling the followers of Christ—martyrs, apostles, and believers—who endure woe, pain, and persecution to gain heavenly reward and join the Savior's triumphant train.
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THE FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST.
The Son of God is gone to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood-red banner streams afar;
Who follows in his train?
Who best can drink his cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain;
Who boldest bears his cross below,—
Who follows in his train?
The martyr first, whose eagle-eye
Could pierce beyond the grave;
Who saw his Master in the sky,
And call'd on him to save:
Like Him, with pardon on his tongue,
In midst of mortal pain,
He prayed for them that did the wrong,—
Who follows in his train?
A glorious band, the chosen few,
On whom the Spirit came;
Twelve valiant saints; the truth they knew,
And braved the cross and shame;
They met the tyrant's brandish'd steel,
The lion's gory mane;
They bow'd their necks the death to feel:
Who follows in their train?
A noble army, men and boys,
The matron and the maid,
Around their Saviour's throne rejoice,
In robes of light array'd:
They clim'd the dizzy steep of heaven,
Through peril, toil and pain:
Oh, God! to us may grace be given
To follow in their train.
Bishop Heber.
The Son of God is gone to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood-red banner streams afar;
Who follows in his train?
Who best can drink his cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain;
Who boldest bears his cross below,—
Who follows in his train?
The martyr first, whose eagle-eye
Could pierce beyond the grave;
Who saw his Master in the sky,
And call'd on him to save:
Like Him, with pardon on his tongue,
In midst of mortal pain,
He prayed for them that did the wrong,—
Who follows in his train?
A glorious band, the chosen few,
On whom the Spirit came;
Twelve valiant saints; the truth they knew,
And braved the cross and shame;
They met the tyrant's brandish'd steel,
The lion's gory mane;
They bow'd their necks the death to feel:
Who follows in their train?
A noble army, men and boys,
The matron and the maid,
Around their Saviour's throne rejoice,
In robes of light array'd:
They clim'd the dizzy steep of heaven,
Through peril, toil and pain:
Oh, God! to us may grace be given
To follow in their train.
Bishop Heber.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Christ
Followers
Martyrs
Saints
Heaven
Faith
Persecution
Salvation
What entities or persons were involved?
Bishop Heber.
Poem Details
Title
The Followers Of Christ.
Author
Bishop Heber.
Subject
Followers Of Christ
Key Lines
Who Follows In His Train?
Like Him, With Pardon On His Tongue,
In Midst Of Mortal Pain,
He Prayed For Them That Did The Wrong,—
Who Follows In His Train?
Oh, God! To Us May Grace Be Given
To Follow In Their Train.