Author: William F. Sherwin Appears in 252 hymnals Matching Instances: 130 First Line: Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nigh Refrain First Line: Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner Lyrics: 1. Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nigh;
Raise the standard high for the Lord;
Gird your armor on, stand firm every one;
Rest your cause upon His holy Word.
Refrain
Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner,
Ready, steady, pass the word along;
Onward, forward, shout aloud Hosanna!
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
2. Strong to meet the foe, marching on we go,
While our cause we know, must prevail;
Shield and banner bright, gleaming in the light,
Battling for the right we ne’er can fail. [Refrain]
3. O! Thou God of all, hear us when we call,
Help us one and all by Thy grace;
When the battle’s done, and the vict’ry’s won,
May we wear the crown before Thy face. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nigh] Text Sources: Bright Jewels, 1869
Sound the Battle Cry