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93. The Cause of Righteousness

1 The pow’rs of sin and darkness are still engaged in war,
Against the pure and holy, they’re fighting as of yore,
But lift the joyful chorus, O shout it evermore,
The cause of righteousness shall triumph ever.

Refrain:
On, on for God and for right,
On, on for Jesus we will fight,
On, on in heaven’s shining light,
The cause of righteousness shall triumph ever.

2 We often think that evil has gained the victory,
And righteousness is vanquished beneath the tyrrany;
But raise a shout of triumph it shall not always be;
The cause of righteousness shall triumph ever. [Refrain]

3 The night will soon be over the dawn is drawing nigh,
When Christ the King of Glory appears in yonder sky;
With vict’ry on our banners we’ll meet Him by and by;
The cause of righteousness shall triumph ever. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: The pow'rs of sin and darkness are still engaged in war
Title: The Cause of Righteousness
Author: H. O. Lillenas
Refrain First Line: On, on for God and for right
Publication Date: 1918
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [The pow'rs of sin and darkness are still engaged in war]
Composer: Haldor Lillenas
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
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