Author: Carrie Elizabeth Ellis Breck Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1597 First Line: Christ, our mighty captain, leads against the foe Refrain First Line: Forward! forward! 'tis the Lord's command Lyrics: 1. Christ, our mighty captain, leads against the foe,
We will never falter when He bids us go;
Tho’ His righteous purpose we may never know,
Yet we’ll follow all the way.
Refrain
Forward! forward! ’tis the Lord’s command;
Forward! forward! to the promised land;
Forward! forward! let the chorus ring:
We are sure to win with Christ, our king!
2. Satan’s fearful onslaughts cannot make us yield;
While we trust in Christ, our buckler and our shield;
Pressing ever on—the Spirit’s sword we wield,
And we follow all the way. [Refrain]
3. Let our glorious banner ever be unfurled;
From its mighty stronghold evil shall be hurled;
Christ, our mighty captain, overcomes the world,
And we follow all the way. [Refrain]
4. Fierce the battle rages—but ’twill not be long,
Then triumphant, shall we join the blessèd throng,
Joyfully uniting in the victor’s song—
If we follow all the way. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ, our mighty captain, leads against the foe]
Forward!