1 Lord Jesus Christ! For love of Thee,
And by Thy grace enduring,
They fought of old the goodly fight,
Our larger life ensuring;
For Thee with soul of sacrifice
Iniquity assailing,
They did Thy work, they wrought Thy will,
And left Thy cross prevailing.

2 Lord Jesus Christ! For love of Thee,
With that same grace inspiring,
We take Thy banner from their hands,
To higher deeds aspiring;
For Thee we front the force of sin,
With faith and hope unfailing,
Grant us our fathers' blessing still,
To see Thy cross prevailing.

3 Lord Jesus Christ! For love of Thee,
With that same grace sustaining,
Behind us march our eager sons,
Each tempting truce disdaining:
For Thee with flashing eyes they move,
Thy future glory hailing,
O, let them win the golden dream,
And see Thy cross prevailing.