Scripture Verse

Shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Psalm 47:1

Introduction

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Charles Coller (1863–1935)

Words: Charles Coll­er, in The Mu­sic­al Sal­va­tion­ist, March 1915.

Music: Ra­chie Car­a­dog Ro­berts, in the Welsh Con­gre­ga­tion­al hym­nal Y Ca­nie­dydd Cy­nul­leid­faol Newydd, 1921 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

If you know where to get a bet­ter pho­to of Coll­er,

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Caradog Roberts
1878–1935

Lyrics

Hark! the sounds of singing
Coming on the breeze,
Notes of triumph winging
Over lands and seas.
Martial hosts assemble,
Flushed with vic­to­ry,
Hell’s battalions tremble
And prepare to flee.

Refrain

Army of sal­va­tion!
Army of the Lord!
Christ our Inspiration
Christ our great Reward.

Whence have come these legions,
Valiant, free and strong?
Worldwide are the regions
Where they combat wrong.
Gathering ’neath our banner
While the trumpets blend,
Here in fervent manner
Let our praise as­cend.

Refrain

Plucked as brands from burning,
Saved by Je­sus’ might,
Earth’s allurement spurning,
We for Christ will fight.
He who found and freed us
From our captive chain,
Surely He will lead us
To eter­nal gain.

Refrain

Wondrous, wondrous story
Of our God-made host,
Unto Je­sus glo­ry
’Tis in Him we boast.
Out of every nation,
By His might restored,
Army of sal­va­tion,
Army of the Lord.

Refrain