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Lyrics and Information

Sound the Battle Cry

Words by William F. Sherwin (1826-1888), 1869
Tune: SOUND THE BATTLE CRY! by William F. Sherwin (1826-1888), 1869
Key signature: B flat major (2 flats)
Time signature: 4/4
Public Domain
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.
Refrain: 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.
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.
3. 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 vict’ry’s won, May we wear the crown before Thy face.