Scripture Verse

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

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Phi­lip P. Bliss, The Charm (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Root & Ca­dy, 1871) (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Philip P. Bliss
1838–1876

Lyrics

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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