Scripture Verse

This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4

Introduction

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Robert Lowry (1826–1899)

Words: Ro­bert Low­ry, Our Glad Ho­san­na (New York: Big­low & Main and Phil­lips & Hunt, 1882), num­ber 2.

Music: Tourne­feuille Ro­bert Low­ry, 1882 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Soldiers of Zi­on, on we go,
Brave are the hearts that face the foe,
Victory awaits us, for we know
We fol­low the Lord our king.
Not by the might of hu­man arm,
Not by the pow­er of earth to harm,
But by the Spir­it’s ho­ly charm,
Shall we the tri­umph sing.

Refrain

Soldiers of Zi­on, on we go,
Brave are the hearts that face the foe,
Victory awaits us for we know
We fol­low the Lord our king.

Hark to the trump that sounds for war,
See how the flag goes on be­fore,
Look how the ranks swell more and more
As Je­sus the King leads on;
Strong are the hosts of sin and death,
Stronger the might of Him who saith,
I will con­sume them with My breath!
Then will the field be won.

Refrain

Sure as the Truth, will dawn the day
When gi­ant Wrong will end his sway,
Bondage and Er­ror flee away,
And earth to the Lord be­long;
Courage, ye souls who fight and plod,
This is the path that wor­thies trod;
Gird up your loins, elect of God;
Soon comes the vic­tor’s song.

Refrain