1 Sound the battle cry,
See! the foe is nigh;
Raise the standard high
For the Lord;
Gird your armor on,
Stand firm, ev'ry one,
Rest your cause upon
His holy word.

Chorus:
Rouse, then soldiers! rally round the banner!
Ready, steady, pass the word along;
Onward, forward, shout aloud Hosanna!
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.

2 Strong to meet the foe,
Marching on we go,
While our cause we know
Must prevail;
Shield and banner bright,
Gleaming in the light,
Battling for the right,
We ne'er can fail. [Chorus]

3 O thou God of all,
Hear us when we call,
Help us, one and all,
By thy grace;
When the battle's done,
And the vict'ry won,
May we wear the crown
Before thy face. [Chorus]