The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#166

166. Marching on, marching on, glad as birds on the wing

1 Marching on, marching on, glad as birds on the wing,
Come the bright ranks of children from near and from far;
Happy hearts, full of song, 'neath our banners we bring,
Little soldiers of Zion, prepared for the war.

Chorus:
Marching on, marching on, sound the battle cry, sound the battle cry!
For the Saviour is before us, and for him we draw the sword:
Marching on, marching on, Shout the victory, shout the victory!
We will end the battle singing, "Hallelujah to the Lord!"

2 Pressing on, pressing on to the din of the fray,
With the firm tread of faith to the battle we go;
'Mid the cheering of angels our ranks march away,
With our flags pointing ever right on tow'rd the foe. [Chorus]

3 Fighting on, fighting on, in the midst of the strife,
At the call of our Captain we draw every sword:
We are battling for God, we are struggling for life;
Let us strike ev'ry rebel that fights ’gainst the Lord. [Chorus]

4 Singing on, singing on from the battle we come;
Every flag bears a wreath, every soldier renown;
Heavenly angels are waiting to welcome us home,
And the Saviour will give us a robe and a crown. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Marching on, marching on, glad as birds on the wing
• Author: Rev. R. Lowry
• Refrain First Line: Marching on, marching on, sound the battle cry, sound the battle cry!
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 166 and 465 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: SUNDAY-SCHOOL BATTLE SONG
• Composer: Rev. R. Lowry
• Key: D Major