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Go Bravely Forth

Representative Text

1 Go bravely forth to battle
Ye soldiers of the Lord,
Fear not, for ye shall conquer
Through His almighty word.

Refrain:
Then bravely forth to battle,
In this, God’s holy strife,
And he that overcometh,
Shall gain the crown of life.

2 The Lord Himself will lead you,
Shall arm you for the fight,—
‘Gainst every foe sustain you,
And shield you by His might. [Refrain]

3 Leave not the path of duty,
And none can bring you harm,
For God to shield His faithful,
Makes bare His mighty arm. [Refrain]

4 And, though his “name is legion,”
The foe shrinks back with shame,
Before the feeblest Christian
Who fights in Jesus’ name. [Refrain]

Source: Christian Endeavor Edition of Sacred Songs No. 1 #253

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Author: Charles Groenendyke

Late 19th Century Lyrics: Go Bravely Forth to Battle O Blessèd Hour Send Forth to Every Nation --www.hymntime.com/tch/  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Go bravely forth to battle
Title: Go Bravely Forth
Author: Charles Groenendyke
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Then bravely forth to battle
Copyright: Public Domain
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Christian Endeavor Edition of Sacred Songs No. 1 #253

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