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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