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SDAH 614
Sound the battle cry,
See! the foe is nigh;
Raise the standard high
For the Lord;
Text
1
Sound the battle cry,
See! the foe is nigh;
Raise the standard high
For the Lord;
Gird your armor on,
Stand firm, every one,
Rest your cause upon His holy word.
Refrain
Rouse, then soldiers!
rally round the banner!
Ready, steady, pass the word along;
Onward, forward, shout aloud hosanna!
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
2
Strong to meet the foe,
Marching on we go,
While our cause we know
Must prevail;
Shield and banner bright,
Gleaming in the light,
Battling for the right,
We ne’er can fail.
3
O Thou God of all,
Hear us when we call,
Help us, one and all,
By Thy grace;
When the battle’s done,
And the victory won,
May we wear the crown
Before Thy face.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Jer 51:12; Rom 13:12 (b) Jer 51:11 (c) 1 Pet 5:4
Author
William F. Sherwin (1826-1888)
Year Published
1869
Metrical Number
10.8.10.9.Ref.
Composer
William F. Sherwin
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