Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Words: Richard Torrey, Jr., in The Sabbath School Gem (Boston, Massachusetts: H. V. Degen & Son, 1863), number 70.
Music: Neratovice Asa Hull (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Torrey (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Children on life’s battlefield!
Be ye valiant, bold and strong;
In the strife with cheerful zeal
Urge the Savior’s cause along.
Refrain
Onward, onward to glory!
Yield not to the wily foe;
Victory and Heav’n are before thee,
Shout your triumph as you go.
Hark! the battle is begun!
Rally, Christians, for your king;
Forward, till the victory’s won,
Till the shouts of triumph ring.
Refrain