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Author: F. M. D. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Onward soldiers, onward to the fray Refrain First Line: Shouting the triumph over ev'ry foe Lyrics: 1 Onward soldiers, onward to the fray, Christ your Leader bids you win the day; Courage strong to battle with the foe, Never falter, on to vit’ry go. Refrain: Shouting the triumph over ev’ry foe, While you onward go, Look to Jesus watch and pray, Surely you shall win the day. 2 Onward soldiers hasten to the field, Marching bravely with the sword and shield; With your armor gleaming in the light, You shall conquer in your Leader’s might. [Refrain] 3 Onward soldiers over mount and plain, Christ victorious be your glad refrain; Lifting high the standard of the cross That shall never, never suffer loss. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Onward soldiers, onward to the fray]

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[Onward soldiers, onward to the fray]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Frank M. Davis Incipit: 35651 23454 32171 Used With Text: Onward to the Fray

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Onward to the Fray

Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: Crowning Day No. 2 #175 (1896) First Line: Onward soldiers, onward to the fray Refrain First Line: Shouting the triumph over ev'ry foe Lyrics: 1 Onward soldiers, onward to the fray, Christ your Leader bids you win the day; Courage strong to battle with the foe, Never falter, on to vit’ry go. Refrain: Shouting the triumph over ev’ry foe, While you onward go, Look to Jesus watch and pray, Surely you shall win the day. 2 Onward soldiers hasten to the field, Marching bravely with the sword and shield; With your armor gleaming in the light, You shall conquer in your Leader’s might. [Refrain] 3 Onward soldiers over mount and plain, Christ victorious be your glad refrain; Lifting high the standard of the cross That shall never, never suffer loss. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward soldiers, onward to the fray]

Onward to the Fray

Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: Gospel Song-Gems No.1 #33 (1901) First Line: Onward soldiers, onward to the fray Refrain First Line: Shouting the triumph over ev'ry foe Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward soldiers, onward to the fray]

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Frank M. Davis

1839 - 1896 Author of "Onward to the Fray" Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry