Ask and receive in Jesus’ name.
The tune from the start to the chorus is practically the same as the chorus tune in ‘[With Us to the End]’ in this collection. It is claimed by S. M. Denson and dated 1908. Mr. Denson recorded many revival tunes. For data as to his life see White Spirituals, 107ff. He died 1936. See ‘Cruel Mother’, Sharp, i., 61, tune K, for melodic similarities.
No. 243
[WARFARE], SWP 130
Hexatonic, mode 2 A (I II 3 IV V — 7)
Children of the heavenly King,
Till the warfare is ended, hallelujah!
As ye journey sweetly sing,
Till the warfare is ended, hallelujah!
Shout glory, children,