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!

Refrain