March on, salvation soldiers

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March on, salvation soldiers

Author: James C. Bateman
Tune: [March on, salvation soldiers]
Published in 4 hymnals

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1 March on, salvation soldiers,
March forward to the fight,
With Jesus as our leader,
We’ll put the foe to flight;
In spite of men and devils
We’ll raise our banner high,
For the day of victory’s coming by and by.

Refrain:
The day of victory’s coming, ‘tis coming by and by,
When to the cross of Calvary all nations they will fly;
We’re soldiers in the Army, we’ll fight until we die,
For the day of victory’s coming by and by.

2 Hell’s forces may be mighty,
A strong opposing band,
Yet never be discouraged,
For Jesus boldly stand;
With blood and fire we’ll conquer,
Our every foe defy,
For the day of victory’s coming by and by.

3 Though some would try to crush us,
We’re rising every day,
And soon o’er every land and sea
Our flag shall have the sway;
Salvation free to all men
Shall be our battle cry,
For the day of victory’s coming by and by.

Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #810

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Author: James C. Bateman

James C. Bateman was born on November 18, 1854 in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Bateman began his musical career singing and playing the banjo in music halls, while also working at an oil mill. He was converted after attending a Salvation Army (SA) hall in Sulcoates. He later joined the Salvation Army, becoming an officer in 1882. He served in various locations, including Cradley Heath, Northampton, Manchester Openshaw, Hanley, and Middlesborough, and contributed a number of songs to The Musical Salvationist. He died on June 5, 1888 in Pentre, South Wales. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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