G C
Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nigh;
Am D G D
Raise the standard high for the Lord;
G C
Gird your armor on, stand firm every one;
G Am D G D
Rest your cause upon His holy Word.
Refrain:
G C
Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner,
G Am G D
Ready, steady, pass the word along;
G C
Onward, forward, shout aloud, “Hosanna!”
G Am D G D
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
G C
Strong to meet the foe, marching on we go,
Am D G D
While our cause we know must prevail;
G C
Shield and banner bright, gleaming in the light,
G Am D G
Battling for the right we ne’er can fail.
Refrain:
G C
Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner,
G Am G D
Ready, steady, pass the word along;
G C
Onward, forward, shout aloud, “Hosanna!”
G Am D G D
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
O Thou God of all, hear us when we call,
Am D G D
Help us one and all by Thy grace;
G C
When the battle’s done, and the vict’ry’s won,
G Am D G D
May we wear the crown before Thy face.
Refrain:
G C
Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner,
G Am G D
Ready, steady, pass the word along;
G C
Onward, forward, shout aloud, “Hosanna!”
G Am D G D
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
Sound The Battle Cry (Hymnal Video):
