We will rejoice in Thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners.
Psalm 20:5
Words: Fanny Crosby, in Songs of Triumph, edited by John S. Inskip (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: National Publication Association for Promotion of Holiness, 1882), number 1.
Music: Gujarat William J. Kirkpatrick, 1882 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Alternate Tune:
O ye watchman, sound the trumpet,
Sound it far and near,
Lo! the morn of Gospel freedom
Comes the world to cheer.
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Lift the cross, and wave its banner;
Shout the joyful strain,
Christ the Lord, the King of Glory,
Over all shall reign.
See Him riding on to conquer;
See a countless throng;
Swell their ranks, and while they follow,
Hear the mighty song.
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See their armor, how it glitters
In the morning light,
While the powers of sin and darkness
Tremble at the sight.
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Every foe shall yet be vanquished,
Strife and wrong shall cease;
All the world shall own His scepter,
Christ the Prince of Peace.
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