The Jewel ‎#2

2. Strike! Strike for Victory

1 Strike! O strike for vict'ry,
Soldiers of the Lord,
Hoping in His mercy,
Trusting in his word;
Lift the gospel banner
High above the world;
Let its folds of beauty,
Ever be unfurled.

Chorus:
Strike! strike for vict'ry,
Heroes bold;
Strike! till the vict'ry
you behold;
Strike! strike for vict'ry,
Ne'er give o'er;
Rest then in glory,
Evermore.

2 What though raging lions
Meet us on the way!
Zionward we're marching,
Tow'rd the gates of day;
Ever pressing onward,
Onward to the light,
Till we reach the Jordan,
With our home in sight. [Chorus]

3 Strike! O strike for vict'ry,
Heroes of the cross,
Sacrificing pleasure,
Glorying in loss;
Bind the helmet stronger,
Tighter grasp the sword;
Conquering and to conquer,
Battle for the Lord. [Chorus]

4 Hand to hand united,
Heart to heart as one,
Let us still keep marching,
Till our journey's done,
Till we see the angels,
Come in glory down,
With the shining garments,
And the victor's crown [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Strike! O strike for vict'ry
• Title: Strike! Strike for Victory
• Author: Mrs. M. A. Kidder
• Refrain First Line: Strike! strike for vict'ry
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: [Strike! O strike for vict'ry]
• Composer: W. H Doane