Scripture Verse

God Himself is with us for our captain. 2 Chronicles 13:12

Introduction

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Mary J. M. Barnes (1840–1902)

Words: Ma­ry J. M. Barnes, in Child­ren’s Hymns with Tunes, ed­it­ed by Car­yl Flo­rio (pseu­do­nym of Will­iam J. Rob­john) (New York: Big­low & Main, 1885).

Music: Col­li­ers Wood Hu­bert P. Main, 1882 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Hubert P. Main (1839–1925)

Lyrics

List the music pealing; hear our song of might;
We are marching onward to the land of light;
Come and join the banner, under which we go,
Christ the Lord is captain, and we fear no foe.

Refrain

Duty is our watchword, faith our only shield,
And to Satan’s legions ne­ver will we yield.
List the music pealing, hear our song of might;
We are marching onward to the land of light.

Gracious is our Sav­ior, to His children true;
And whate’er the danger, He will lead us through;
Love ye one another, is our Lord’s command;
Charity the motto of our pilgrim band.

Refrain

When our march is ended, and the night draws near,
Brightly through the darkness will His face appear;
Join us, all ye people, hear our loving call,
In our faithful army there is room for all.

Refrain