Sunday School Voices, No.2 ‎#46

46. Onward to the War

1 Comes a call from the God of truth and right
Bidding all his hosts afield
Armed with buckler, sword and shield;
See, his banner is unfurled;
God would conquer all the world:
Answer him, “I am ready for the fight.”

Chorus:
Music ringing, heroes singing,
Onward to the war,
Jesus is our Captain and he Marches on before.
Music ringing, heroes singing,
Courage rises high;
In the name of God advance, and victory is nigh.

2 God on high bares his arm of holy might;
Never fear to meet the foe,
Dread not all the pow’rs below;
Angels join our battle-cry,
Fighting for us from on high;
Follow on, follow Jesus in the right. [Chorus]

3 Comes a cry, ‘tis the shout of victory:
Sin is conquered by his grace;
Fall the foes we boldly face;
Darkness fades before the light;
Error falls before the light;
Praise the Lord for the dawn of liberty. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Comes a call from the God of truth and right
• Title: Onward to the War
• Author: W. C. Martin
• Refrain First Line: Music ringing, heroes singing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913

Tune Information

• Name: [Comes a call from the God of truth and right]
• Composer: J. S. Fearis