Voices of Praise ‎#325

325. Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd

1 Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd,
Mighty in God's own might,
Stemming the tide of battle,
Routing the hosts of night,

Refrain:
Lift ye the Blood-red Banner,
Wield ye the victor's sword,
Raise ye the Christian's war cry--
"The Cross of Christ the Lord."

2 Fear not the din of battle,
Follow where He has trod
Perfecting strength in weakness--
JESUS, INCARNATE GOD, [Refrain]

3 Angels around us hover,
Succour in time of need,
Ever at hand to strengthen,
Guardians they indeed. [Refrain]

4 Arm ye against the battle,
Watch ye, and fast, and pray,
Peace shall succeed the warfare,
Night shall be changed to day. [Refrain]

5 Fight, for the Lord is o'er you,
Fight, for He bids you fight;
There where the fray is thickest
Close with the hosts of night. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Forth to the fight, ye ransom'd
• Meter: 7s. 6s. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Festivals

Tune Information

• Name: FESTIVAL
• Meter: 7s. 6s. with Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major