Hymn Chords

614. Sound the Battle Cry

F                     Bb       F
Sound the battle cry, See! the foe is nigh;

C     F   C             G7      C
Raise the standard high For the Lord;

F                   Bb          F
Gird your armor on, Stand firm, every one,

          Dm             F  C7  F
Rest your cause upon His ho-ly  word.

F                     C7              F
Rouse, then soldiers! rally round the banner!

A      Dm      G7              C
Ready, steady, pass the word a-long;

F                C7             F
Onward, forward, shout aloud ho-sanna!

F         Dm             F     C7  F
Christ is Captain of the might-y   throng.


[[Full Lyrics]]

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

[Refrain]
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.

[Verse 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.

[Verse 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 victory won,
May we wear the crown Before Thy face.