Onward to the Fray

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Onward soldiers, onward to the fray

Author: Frank M. Davis
Tune: [Onward soldiers, onward to the fray]
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 Onward soldiers, onward to the fray,
Christ your Leader bids you win the day;
Courage strong to battle with the foe,
Never falter, on to vit’ry go.

Refrain:
Shouting the triumph over ev’ry foe,
While you onward go,
Look to Jesus watch and pray,
Surely you shall win the day.

2 Onward soldiers hasten to the field,
Marching bravely with the sword and shield;
With your armor gleaming in the light,
You shall conquer in your Leader’s might. [Refrain]

3 Onward soldiers over mount and plain,
Christ victorious be your glad refrain;
Lifting high the standard of the cross
That shall never, never suffer loss. [Refrain]

Source: Crowning Day No. 2 #175

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Author: Frank M. Davis

Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	Onward soldiers, onward to the fray
Title:	Onward to the Fray
Author:	Frank M. Davis
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Shouting the triumph over every foe
Copyright:	Public Domain