When the battle rages fiercest
Round the standard of our King,
Let us closer press unto Him,
Louder, clearer, let us sing :
Chorus—Jesus, be our King and Leader,
Grant us in Thy toils a part,
Are we not Thy chosen soldiers,
Children of Thy Sacred Heart?
Life is all too brief to give us
Time and room to prove our love;
Onward, onward, we will never
Recreants or sluggards prove.
Chorus—Jesus, be our King, etc.
Though we are so weak and sinful,
Craven fear we cast aside,
Since we have God’s Heart for refuge,
And His Mother for our guide.
Chorus—Jesus, be our King, etc.
Teach. us, dearest Lord and Master,
Many souls to win for Thee;
Teach us Thy Heart’s chosen virtues,
Meekness and humility.
Chorus—Jesus, be our King, etc.
Make us know Thee, make us love Thee;
Daily, hourly, more and more,
Till we stand, in ranks unbroken,
On the everlasting shore.
Chorus—Jesus, be our King, etc.