The Silver Trumpet ‎#19

19. Help Draweth Near

1 An army is coming, their footsteps we hear,
The time of our rescue is now drawing near;
Then lose not your courage, but stand firmly and true,
Although in this conflict you are weary and few.

Chorus:
Hark to the songs of the conquering throng!
Their glad shout of victory while marching along:
Then lose not your courage valiant help draweth near:
The sound of this army all God's faithful can hear!

2 The right yet shall triumph, all warfare shall cease;
The captives in chains will our Captain release;
For all earth-born tyrants shall be swept from the land,
When forth comes the army with God's Word in command. [Chorus]

3 Be strong and courageous and quit not the field,
The Lord's in the battle, - thou dare not to yield,
Tho' fierce be the struggle, - you shall win thro' his might,
For one strong in faith shall put a thousand to flight. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: An army is coming, their footsteps we hear
• Title: Help Draweth Near
• Author: F. G. Burroughs
• Refrain First Line: Hark to the songs of the conquering throng!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1889
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [An army is coming, their footsteps we hear]
• Composer: H. L. Gilmour
• Notes: Public Domain.