Lo! a Mighty Army
H. G. Jackson • English
Primary Scripture: Ephesians 1:11
Verse 1
Lo! a mighty army now assembling, Rallying to the cross, a mighty band, Bold to strive against the pow’rs of evil, Sworn to do or die at God’s command.
Chorus
Forward, ye soldiers of Jesus, With his banner o’er you. Charge the foe before you; Valiantly follow your Captain, Till the fight with sin is o’er; Forward, ye soldiers of Jesus, Faithful to your calling, Tho’ in battle falling, Ye shall with Jesus victorious Reign in glory evermore.
Verse 2
Marshalled league of eager, youthful soldiers, Girth with truth they bear the Spirit’s sword, Shield of faith and helmet of salvation, Ready, waiting for the Captain’s word.
Chorus
Forward, ye soldiers of Jesus, With his banner o’er you. Charge the foe before you; Valiantly follow your Captain, Till the fight with sin is o’er; Forward, ye soldiers of Jesus, Faithful to your calling, Tho’ in battle falling, Ye shall with Jesus victorious Reign in glory evermore.
Verse 3
Fierce and long may be the direful conflict With the host of unbelief and sin, Falter not, but swift go forth to battle, Truth and right with God the fight will win.
Chorus
Forward, ye soldiers of Jesus, With his banner o’er you. Charge the foe before you; Valiantly follow your Captain, Till the fight with sin is o’er; Forward, ye soldiers of Jesus, Faithful to your calling, Tho’ in battle falling, Ye shall with Jesus victorious Reign in glory evermore.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- ephesians 1:11