This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:4
Words & Music: Philip P. Bliss, The Charm (Chicago, Illinois: Root & Cady, 1871) (🔊 pdf nwc).
March to the battlefield,
March on with sword and shield;
March on; the foe shall yield
To Christ our king.
Onward, ye faithful band,
Onward at His command;
Onward, nor halting stand,
But loudly sing.
Refrain
This is the victory, this is the victory,
This is the victory, we sing by the way;
This is the victory, this is the victory,
This is the victory, and faith gains the day.
Stand firm against thy foes;
Stand, though a host oppose;
Stand! well our leader knows
Our conflicts all.
Fear not,
He says to thee,
Fear not, but valiant be,
Fear not, but trust in Me;
The foe must fall.
Refrain
Fight, though thy foes increase;
Fight, till the dawn of peace;
Fight, till the war shall cease,
Then shout and sing.
Shout, then triumphantly,
Shout, shout the victory;
Shout, Glory be to Thee,
O Lord, our king!
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