Onward to fields of glory

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There's a mighty army gathering

Author: Rene Bronner
Tune: [There's a mighty army gath'ring]
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 There’s a mighty army gath’ring for the fray,
Making strong and ready ere they bravely march away;
Bright their banners gleaming, ‘neath the noon-day sun;
Willingly they don the armor one by one.

Refrain:
Onward to fields of glory, singing as we go,
Telling the old, old story, ready for the foe;
Onward to fields of glory, faith and love prevail;
Out on the field of battle, right cannot fail.

2 Joyful songs are ringing, hearts are filled with love,
Living in the vict’ry that awaits us up above;
Serving our Commander, at his beck and call,
Knowing he will safely guide us, one and all. [Refrain]

3 Tho’ the foe advancing comes with mighty tread,
We will never falter with his banner overhead;
Trusting in his goodness, marching in his love,
Following our footsteps to our home above.

Source: His Worthy Praise #81

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Author: Rene Bronner

Born: Date unknown, but songs by Bronner were in publication by 1905. We do not know if this author was a man or woman, but we have seen at least one reference to a lyricist named Mrs. Rene Bronner. Bronner’s works include: Under the Christmas Star, with Henry Petrie (New York: Lorenz Publishing Company, 1914) © The Cyber Hymnal™ http://www.hymntime.com/tch. Go to person page >

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