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Marching on to Victory

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Verse 1

March on, march on to victory, to victory, With courage bold and brave; Hold up the cross of Christ the Lord, Its royal banner wave, Its royal banner wave.

Chorus

Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might; March on, march on, March on, march on, March on, march on, March on, defend the right.

Verse 2

March on, march on to victory, to victory, The trumpet call obey; Assured of this—whate’er may come, Our Saviour leads the way, Our Saviour leads the way.

Chorus

Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might; March on, march on, March on, march on, March on, march on, March on, defend the right.

Verse 3

March on, march on to victory, to victory, With God’s beloved Son; And never fear to tell the world What He for man has done, What He for man has done.

Chorus

Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might; March on, march on, March on, march on, March on, march on, March on, defend the right.

Verse 4

March on, march on to victory, to victory, Nor once at ease sit down; And through the grace of Him we serve, Let no one take our crown, Let no one take our crown.

Chorus

Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might; March on, march on, March on, march on, March on, march on, March on, defend the right.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-john 5:4