SOUND the battle cry
See! The foe is nigh
Raise the standard high
For the Lord
Gird your armour on
Stand firm, ev’ry one
Rest your cause upon
His holy Word.
Raise, then, soldiers! Rally round the banner
Ready, steady, pass the word along
Onward, forward, shout aloud Hosannah
Christ is the captain of the mighty throng.
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.
Oh! 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.