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We March to Victory

Though the strife be long, and the foe be strong

Author: Gerard Moultrie
Tune: [We come in the might of the Lord of light] (Barnby)
Published in 4 hymnals

Author: Gerard Moultrie

Moultrie, Gerard, M.A., son of the Rev. John Moultrie, was born at Rugby Rectory, Sept. 16, 1829, and educated at Rugby and Exeter College, Oxford (B.A. 1851, M.A. 1856). Taking Holy Orders, he became Third Master and Chaplain in Shrewsbury School; Chaplain to the Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry, 1855-59; curate of Brightwaltham, 1859; and of Brinfield, Berks, 1860; Chaplain of the Donative of Barrow Gurney, Bristol, 1864: Vicar of Southleigh, 1869, and Warden of St. James's College, Southleigh,1873. He died April 25, 1885. His publications include: 1) The Primer set forth at large for the use of the Faithful. In Family and Private Prayer. Edited from the Post Reformation editions, 1864. (2) Hymns and Lyrics for the Seasons and Saint… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Though the strife be long, and the foe be strong
Title: We March to Victory
Author: Gerard Moultrie
Language: English
Refrain First Line: We march, we march to victory
Publication Date: 1890
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 4 of 4)
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Hymnal, Amore Dei #139

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Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a139

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Praise and Thanks #70

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Praise and Thanks #B1-70

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