Sacred Praise ‎#86

86. The Victor’s Song

1 Press onward, Christian soldier, press onward to the prize!
Tho’ shadows deep may gather, and dismal clouds arise;
Sometime the rays of sunlight will pierce the deepest gloom,
And round thy rugged pathway
The flow’rs of peace shall bloom.

Refrain:
Press onward, onward,
The prize lies just beyond!
Press onward, onward,
Soon shall thy crown be won!
Press onward, onward!
Fear not, tho’ foes be strong;
Rejoice! for yours in glory
Shall be the victor’s song.

2 Press onward, Christian soldier, the Master knoweth best!
Thy way He hath appointed, and He will give thee rest;
His face must be reflected, His fire all dross consume,
Then, in His arms protected,
The flow’rs of peace shall bloom. [Refrain]

3 Press onward, Christian soldier, and guard thine armor strong!
The walls of sin are trembling, the fight will not be long;
The hosts of sin and darkness are marching to their doom,
Then in thy heart forever
The flow’rs of peace shall bloom. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Press onward Christian soldiers
• Title: The Victor’s Song
• Author: Maggie A. Pulver
• Refrain First Line: Press onward, onward, the prize lies just beyond
• Publication Date: 1912
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Press onward, Christian soldier, press onward to the prize]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Notes: Public Domain.