The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#696

696. Soldiers of our God, arise

1 Soldiers of our God, arise!
The day is drawing nearer;
Shake the slumber from your eyes,
The light is growing clearer.
Sit no longer idly by,
While the heedless millions die,
Lift the blood-stained banner high,
And take the field for Jesus.

Refrain:
Storm the forts of darkness,
Bring them down, bring them down!
Storm the forts of darkness,
Bring them down, bring them down!
Puff down the devil’s kingdom,
Where’er he holds dominion;
Storm the forts of darkness, bring them down!
Glory, honour to the Lamb,
Praise and power to the Lamb,
Glory, honour, praise and power,
Be forever to the Lamb!

2 See the brazen hosts of Hell,
Their art and power employing,
More than human tongue can tell,
The blood-bought souls destroying.
Hark! from ruin’s ghastly road
Victims groan beneath their load;
Forward, O ye sons of God,
And dare or die for Jesus.

3 Warriors of the risen King,
Great Army of salvation,
Spread his fame, his praises sing
And conquer every nation.
Raise the glorious standard higher,
Work for victory, never tire;
Forward march with blood and fire,
And win the world for Jesus.

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers of our God, arise
• Author: Robert Johnson
• Refrain First Line: Storm the forts of darkness
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The salvation soldier: Calling

Tune Information

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