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Through the Night of Sin and Terror

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1 Thro’ the night of sin and terror,
Thro’ grim war’s revolting gloom,
Gleamed the Faith that conquers error,
Breaks the clouds and cheats the tomb.
Rise, O brothers, light the torches
Bring to men their hearts’ desire;
Conqu’ring Christians, lift the signal
Light of faith’s undying fire.

2 Down the sorrow-burdened ages
Since Christ spoke the mystic word,
Shone a light upon time’s pages,
Flick’ring light of hope deferred.
Rise, O brothers, light the torches,
Lift the hearts of men still high’r;
Conqu’ring Christians, lift the signal
Light of hope’s undying fire.

3 Build ye now the kingdom glorious,
Christ’s abundant mission prove;
Faith and hope once more victorious
Triumph thro’ atoning love.
Rise, O brothers, light the torches,
Raise God’s standard high above;
Conqu’ring Christians, lift the signal
Light of God’s undying Love!


Source: Hymns of Praise Number Two #151

Author: Martha F. Bellinger

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Text Information

First Line: Through the night of sin and terror
Title: Through the Night of Sin and Terror
Author: Martha F. Bellinger
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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