Hold the Fort
P. P. Bliss (1870) • English
Primary Scripture: Luke 19:13
Verse 1
Ho, my comrades, see the signal, waving in the sky! Reinforcements now appearing, victory is nigh.
Chorus
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.”
Chorus
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.”
Verse 2
See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on, Mighty ones around us falling, courage almost gone!
Chorus
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.”
Verse 3
See the glorious banner waving, Hear the trumpet blow! In our Leader’s Name we triumph over every foe.
Chorus
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.”
Verse 4
Fierce and long the battle rages, but our help is near, Onward comes our great Commander, cheer, my comrades, cheer!
Chorus
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to heaven, “By Thy grace we will.”
Scripture References
Reference 1
- luke 19:13
Reference 2
- 1-peter 4:10
Reference 3
- 1-peter 5:9
Reference 4
- revelation 2:25