The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8064

8064. Speed The Gospel Army

1 Speed the Gospel army, thro’ the earth abroad,
Marching forth to conquer by the Word of God!
Glad in Christian armor, fearing not the foe,
Songs of faith and courage, singing as they go.

Refrain:
Speed the Gospel army thro’ the earth abroad,
Marching on to conquer by the Word of God!

2 When the hosts of Satan in their rage assail,
Tho’ their name be legion, they shall ne’er prevail.
God will give the victory; none can suffer loss
’Neath the glorious banner of the blood stained cross! [Refrain]

3 On, then, gallant soldiers! and, whate’er betide,
This shall be your watchword, Christ the crucified!
Standing by your colors, faithful unto death,
Shout the name Emmanuel! with your latest breath. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Speed the Gospel army, thro' the earth abroad
• Title: Speed The Gospel Army
• Author: William F. Sherwin
• Refrain First Line: Speed the Gospel army, thro' the earth abroad
• Meter: 11.11.11 D
• Language: English
• Source: Heart and Voice, by William F. Sherwin (Cincinnati, Ohio: John Church, 1881)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: C0LIMA
• Composer: William Fiske Sherwin (1881)
• Meter: 11.11.11. D
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain