The Minstrel of Zion ‎#96

96. Field of battle

1 Firmly, brethren, firmly stand,
All united, heart and hand,
One unbroken, valiant band,
Dauntless, brave, and true.

Chorus:
Die in the field of battle,
Die in the field of battle,
Die in the field of battle,
Glory in your view.

2 Lift your standard, lift it high,
Raise the Christian battle-cry,
Christ, your glorious leader nigh,
Calls aloud to you. [Chorus]

3 Once our father freemen cried,
"Victory or death" betide;
But with Jesus on our side,
Death and victory too. [Chorus]

4 There to die, the battle won,
There to fall, the warfare done,
Glory brighter than the sun,
Then our promised due. [Chorus]

5 Glorious thus for Christ to die,
And with Christ to reign on high;
There with victor hosts to cry,
Christ hath brought us through. [Chorus]

6 Christ, our Captain's name, we boast,
Quells the dark Satanic host;
Fall we then each at his post--
Fall as Christians do. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Firmly, brethren, firmly stand
• Title: Field of battle
• Refrain First Line: Die in the field of battle
• Publication Date: 1845

Tune Information

• Name: FIELD OF BATTLE
• Composer: S. W.
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: B♭ Major