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Victory

Representative Text

1 See the foe advancing like a mighty throng,
Onward to the conquest, raise the battle song;
Never fear the conflict, we will gain the day,
Jesus is our Captain and will lead the way.

Refrain:
Victory! victory! “Forward!” is the cry,
Take the world for Jesus, victory or die;
Victory! victory! raise the banner high,
“Victory and freedom!” shout the battle-cry.

2 Fierce the battle rages, who will gain the day,
Forward, ever, forward, hear the Captain say,
We shall gain the conquest, victory or die;
Victory and freedom; shout the battle cry. [Refrain]

3 Long the conflict wages, courage we shall need,
Ere the foe is vanquished and from win we’re freed;
But we’ll never falter till the battle’s o’er,
Then we’ll shout a “vict’ry” on the other shore. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Matchless Love: for evangelistic services, devotional meetings and Sunday schools #15

Author: William Stone

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Text Information

First Line: See the foe advancing like a mighty throng
Title: Victory
Author: William Stone
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Victory, victory, forward is the cry
Publication Date: 1900
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)
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New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #34

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New Songs of the Gospel #36

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Precious Hymns No. 2 #25

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Songs of Matchless Love #15

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The Epworth Hymnal No. 3 #134

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Triumphant Praises #166

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