Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#436

436. Sound the Battle Cry!

1 Sound the battle cry! see - the foe is nigh!
Raise the standard high for the Lord:
Gird your armor on, stand firm, ev'ryone;
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!

2 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. [Chorus]

3 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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Sound the battle cry! see - the foe is nigh!
• Title: Sound the Battle Cry!
• Author: William F. Sherwin, 1826-1888
• Refrain First Line: Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Challenge; Commitment; Discipleship; Warfare and Victory

Tune Information

• Name: [Sound the battle cry! see the foe is nigh!]
• Composer: William F. Sherwin, 1826-1888
• Key: A♭ Major