The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8859

8859. Raise The Song Of Triumph

1 Raise the song of triumph, swell the strains of joy;
Hymns in praise of Jesus let our lips employ;
As our Savior greet Him, grateful tribute bring,
Praises to our captain, praises to our king.

Refrain:
Forward, forward! victory be the cry;
Onward, onward! banners waving high;
Join the angel chorus in the sky,
And sing aloud to Christ our king.

2 Day by day we’re passing through this world of care,
Year by year approaching Heav’n so bright and fair.
Old and young together join the pilgrim band
Marching on to victory and the promised land. [Refrain]

3 Tenderly the Shepherd every lamb doth guide;
Keep us then, dear Jesus, safely by Thy side:
Faithful to Thy promise, storms can ne’er dismay;
Mighty Captain, lead us still in Zion’s way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Raise the song of triumph, swell the strains of joy
• Title: Raise The Song Of Triumph
• Author: Thomas Crawford (1883)
• Refrain First Line: Forward, forward! victory be the cry
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: This song won first prize for words and music in an 1883 Sunday School Union contest.

Tune Information

• Name: [Raise the song of triumph, swell the strains of joy]
• Composer: Thomas Crawford
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain