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Text Based On 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 (KJV)
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound,
who shall prepare himself to the battle?
(Public Domain)
Words: William Fiske Sherwin: 1826-1888
Music: William Fiske Sherwin: 1826-1888
Sherwin/Verses/Key/v3/Bb
SOUND THE BATTLE CRY
1. 
Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nigh;
Raise the standard high for the Lord;
Gird your armour on, stand firm every one;
Rest your cause upon His holy Word.
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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.
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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’s won,
May we wear the crown before Thy face.
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