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Text:Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd
Author:W. H. Kirby
Tune:ST. MIHIEL
Composer:H. J. Storer

599. Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd

1 Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd,
Mighty in God's own might,
Stemming the tide of battle,
Routing the hosts of night.

Refrain:
Lift ye the Christian's banner,
Wield ye the Christian's sword,
Raise ye the Christian's war-cry,
"The Cross of Christ the Lord."

2 Fear not the din of battle,
Follow where He has trod,
Perfecting strength in weakness
Jesus, Incarnate God. [Refrain]

3 Angels around us hover,
Succour in time of need,
Ever at hand to strengthen,
Guardians they indeed. [Refrain]

4 Arm ye against the battle,
Watch ye, and fast and pray,
Peace shall succeed the warfare,
Night shall be changed to day. [Refrain]

5 Fight for the Lord is o'er you,
Fight, for He bids you fight,
There where the fray is thickest
Close with the hosts of night. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd
Author: W. H. Kirby
Refrain First Line: Lift ye the Christian's banner
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: General: Processionals
Tune Information
Name: ST. MIHIEL
Composer: H. J. Storer
Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Refrain
Key: A Major



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