Routine of a soldier’s life told in a few well-known hymns composed by members of Heather Tent, Scotland.

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The Routine of a Soldier’s Life told in a few well-known hymns

Composed by members of Heather Tent, Scotland

5.30 am. Revielle. Christians Awake.

6.45 am. House Parade. Art though weary thou languid.

7.00 am. Breakfast. Meekly wait and murmur not.

8.15 am. Company parade. When he cometh.

8.45 am. Manoeuvres. Fight the good fight.

11.15 am. Swedish Drill. Here we suffer grief and pain

1.00 pm. Dinner. Come ye thankful people come.

2.15 pm. Rifle Drill. Go labour on.

3.15 pm. Lecture by Officer. Abide with me.

4.30 pm. Dismiss. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

5.00 pm. Tea. What means this eager anxious throng?

6.00 pm. Free for the night. Oh what will the harvest be?

6.30 pm. Out of bounds. Oh Lord how happy shall we be.

10.00 pm. Last post. All are safely gathered in.

10.15 pm. Lights out. Peace Perfect Peace.

10.30 pm. Inspection of Guards. Sleep on beloved.

GOD SAVE THE KING