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To the Battle!

To the battle, to the battle, See, the foe is waiting nigh!

Author: Ada Blenkhorn
Tune: [To the battle, to the battle]
Published in 3 hymnals


Author: Ada Blenkhorn

Ada Jane Blenkhorn Canada 1858-1927 Born in Cobourg, Ontario, the 10th of 11 children, she emigrated with her family to the U.S. In 1884 and settled in Cleveland, OH.. She was raised a Methodist, and began writing hymn lyrics at age 34. A prolific writer of hymn lyrics, she was about to give it up when a friend encouraged her to continue, telling her some soul might be saved by a hymn she would write. She worked for many years as secretary to her brother, Henry's, real estate company. After his death in 1923, she became president of the company. She never married. John Perry  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: To the battle, to the battle, See, the foe is waiting nigh!
Title: To the Battle!
Author: Ada Blenkhorn
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Marching, marching, see our banner waving
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Crowning Glory #186

Crowning Glory #186
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Sun-Shine Songs #185

Sun-Shine Songs #185
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The Century Gospel Songs #184

The Century Gospel Songs #184
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