614. Sound the Battle Cry

Verse 1

Sound the battle cry, See! the foe is nigh;

Raise the standard high For the Lord;

Gird your armor on, Stand firm, every one,

Rest your cause upon His holy word.

Chorus 1

Rouse, then soldiers!

rally round the banner!

Ready, steady, pass the word along;

Onward, forward, shout aloud hosanna!

Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.

Verse 2

Strong to meet the foe,Marching on we go,

While our cause we know Must prevail;

Shield and banner bright, Gleaming in the light,

Battling for the right, We ne’er can fail. [Refrain]

Chorus 3

Rouse, then soldiers!

rally round the banner!

Ready, steady, pass the word along;

Onward, forward, shout aloud hosanna!

Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.

Verse 4

O Thou God of all, Hear us when we call,

Help us, one and all, By Thy grace;

When the battle’s done, And the victory won,

May we wear the crown Before Thy face.

Chorus 5

Rouse, then soldiers!

rally round the banner!

Ready, steady, pass the word along;

Onward, forward, shout aloud hosanna!

Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.