The Church Hymnal ‎#599

599. Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd

1 Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd,
Mighty in God's own might,
Stemming the tide of battle,
Routing the hosts of night.

Refrain:
Lift ye the Christian's banner,
Wield ye the Christian's sword,
Raise ye the Christian's war-cry,
"The Cross of Christ the Lord."

2 Fear not the din of battle,
Follow where He has trod,
Perfecting strength in weakness
Jesus, Incarnate God. [Refrain]

3 Angels around us hover,
Succour in time of need,
Ever at hand to strengthen,
Guardians they indeed. [Refrain]

4 Arm ye against the battle,
Watch ye, and fast and pray,
Peace shall succeed the warfare,
Night shall be changed to day. [Refrain]

5 Fight for the Lord is o'er you,
Fight, for He bids you fight,
There where the fray is thickest
Close with the hosts of night. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd
• Author: W. H. Kirby
• Refrain First Line: Lift ye the Christian's banner
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General: Processionals
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MIHIEL
• Composer: H. J. Storer
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Refrain
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.