Bible Study Songs ‎#51

51. Face the Foe

1 Courage, soldiers, courage! Forward, march away!
Face the foes that threaten, Do not dare delay.
Fight the battle bravely, Christ is watching near,
Under this Commander you have naught to fear.

Chorus:
Courage, courage, tho' the foe be strong,
Forward, ever forward, march against the wrong;
Onward, onward, trusting as you go,
Jesus goes before you as you face the foe.

2 Courage, youthful soldiers! See, upon your path,
Envy, pride, and hatred, Selfishness and wrath;
Speedily they gather, ready for the fight,
Meet them and defeat them in the Saviour's might. [Chorus]

3 Fight the giant evils, Never pause or shrink;
Fight the love of money, Fight the love of drink.
March against them boldly, put the foe to flight,
Take the gospel armor and defend the right. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Courage, soldiers, courage! Forward, march away!
• Title: Face the Foe
• Author: J. H. Johnston
• Refrain First Line: Courage, courage, tho' the foe be strong
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Source: "Bible Lesson Song Roll," From
• Copyright: Copyright, 1896, by D. B. Towner. From "Bible Lesson Song Roll" by per. Providence Lithograph Co.

Tune Information

• Name: [Courage, soldiers, courage! Forward, march away!]
• Composer: D. B. Towner
• Incipit: 55345 31716 57777
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: "Bible Lesson Song Roll," From
• Copyright: Copyright, 1896, by D. B. Towner. From "Bible Lesson Song Roll," by per. Providence Lithograph Co.