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= 1 = The cross, the cross! with solemn vow And fervent prayer to bless, Upon the new-born infant’s brow The hallowed seal impress; A token that in coming years All else esteemed but loss, He will press on through foes and fears, The soldier of the cross. The cross, the cross! upon the heart O seal the signet well, A safeguard sweet against each art And stratagem of hell; A hope when other hopes shall cease And worth all hopes beside The Christians’ blessedness and peace, His joy and only pride. The cross, the cross! ye heralds blest, Who in the saving nate, Go forth to the lands with sin opprest, The cross of Christ proclaim! _ And so mid idols lifted high, In truth and love revealed, It may be seen by every eye, And stricken souls be healed. The cross, dear Church, the world is dark, And wrapt in shades of night; Yet, lift but up within thy ark This source of living light. a eS