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On to Victory

Representative Text

1 "On to victory" shall our motto be,
While we march as soldiers of Christ our Lord;
Ne'er shall come defeat when the foe we meet
If for battle orders we take God's word.

Refrain:
"On to victory, on to victory"
Hear the ringing battle call.
"On to victory, on to victory"
Earth shall crown him Lord of all.

2 "On to victory" for on Calvary
Jesus conquered death that our souls might live;
Let us trust his name, and his promise claim,
In the Christian warfare he'll triumph give. [Refrain]

3 "On to victory" till the world is free
From the cruel bondage and blight of sin;
Onward, onward press, gaining new success,
Stars to shine forever through Jesus win. [Refrain]

4 "On to victory" till those heights we see
Where the angel armies of Jesus stand,
Then with joyous song we shall join the throng,
Singing happy praise in the glory-land. [Refrain]



Source: Our Praise in Song: a collection of hymns and sacred melodies, adapted for use by Sunday schools, Endeavor societies, Epworth Leagues, evangelists, pastors, choristers, etc. #20

Author: Jennie Wilson

Wilson, Jennie Bain. (d. 3 September 1913). Obituaries available in the DNAH Archives.… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: On to victory shall our motto be
Title: On to Victory
Author: Jennie Wilson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: On to victory, on to victory
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gospel Hosannas #53

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Hymn-Songs #195

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Our Praise in Song #20

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Praise in Song #20

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Songs of Love and Praise #195

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