The Martyrs Song

       A few months ago, I came across this song while looking for another. I don't recall ever finding the song that I was looking for after discovering this one. I can not help but have tears swell up in my eyes to see how much our fore fathers were willing to go through for the Gospel and the cause of Christ. Today I see so many who profess the name of Christ yet fall by every other wind of doctrine out there.
       I do so want to be one who others would say, "she did not waver and named Christ unto her dying breath".
       This song was a blessing to me. May it be a blessing to you as well.

The Martyrs Song

Come and wander through the halls of time

Filled with humble awe

As our Christian fathers for no crime

Before their kings were called

When asked to say that Caesar’s lord

Or kiss the pontiff’s ring

They said, oh no, I’ll not deny my faith

Close your eyes you’ll hear them sing

(Chorus)

My Lord is Jesus, oh, and how I love that name

Though tortured death or prison wait for me

I’ll ever more proclaim

My Lord is Jesus, he bled and died to set me free

Though you take my life, you’ll never-never take my liberty

Can you see them marching to their deaths

Their babies in their arms

As the lions roared or flames burned hot

They feared no earthly harm

Given one last chance to recant

They said so hum’ble-ly

Oh, king I can’t deny my Jesus

You see, he gave his all for me

(Chorus)

My Lord is Jesus, oh, and how I love that name

Though tortured death or prison wait for me

I’ll ever more proclaim

My Lord is Jesus, he bled and died to set me free

Though you take my life, you’ll never-never take my liberty

As we look into our hearts today

Is the cross of Jesus there

Or as we’re flir-ting with worldly ways

Are we burdened down with care

When asked to say that Caesar’s lord

Or kiss the pontiff’s ring

Will we stand with all the saints of old

With heads held high and sing

(Chorus)

My Lord is Jesus, oh, and how I love that name

Though tortured death or prison wait for me

I’ll ever more proclaim

My Lord is Jesus, he bled and died to set me free

Though you take my life, you’ll never-never take my liberty

(Chorus)

My Lord is Jesus, oh, and how I love that name

Though tortured death or prison wait for me

I’ll ever more proclaim

My Lord is Jesus, he bled and died to set me free

Though you take my life, you’ll never-never take my liberty

My Lord is Jesus

(Lyrics are as sang by the Watchmen Quartet)