Army of the Lord

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Behold the army of the Lord

Author: Fanny Crosby
Tune: [Behold the army of the Lord]
Published in 4 hymnals

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How bright its host appears;
Its ranks are marshalled, ev’ry one,
And filled with volunteers.

Refrain:
There is no place for coward hearts,
Who from their colors fly;
The gospel calls for loyal ones
Who do not fear to die.

2 The trump of war is sounding now,
Its signal well we know;
It bids the soldiers of the cross
Take arms against the foe. [Refrain]

3 The battle storm may do its worst,
Our ardor still shall rise;
We’ll never lay our armor down
Till faith presents the prize. [Refrain]

4 And when by grace our vict’ry won,
Like stars in heaven we shine,
We’ll shout and sing thro’ endless years,
The praise, O Lord, be thine. [Refrain]

Source: Joyful Sound: a collection of new hymns and music with familiar selections #13

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Author: Fanny Crosby

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Text Information

First Line:	Behold the army of the Lord
Title:	Army of the Lord
Author:	Fanny Crosby
Meter:	8.6.8.6 with refrain
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	There is no place for coward hearts
Copyright:	Public Domain