Sound the Battle Cry
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Sound the battle cry,See! the foe is nigh;Raise the standard highFor the Lord;Gird your armor on,Stand firm, ev'ry one,Rest your cause upon His holy word.
Chorus.
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.
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Strong to meet the foe,Marching on we go,While our cause we knowMust prevail;Shield and banner bright,Gleaming in the light,Battling for the right, We ne'er can fail.
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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 vict'ry won,May we wear the crown Before thy face.