Stand

Verse 1

List to the sentry's call, "Who goes there?" A sound of martial tread upon the air Tells us of a surprise; Error in truth's disguise Once more to rout us tries While unaware.

Chorus

Fall into line and await the call to battle; Fear not the foe, nor the cannon's mighty rattle; For truth and righteousness stand, and our God shall bless With victory till we the field possess.

Verse 2

Often the enemy has made attack, Oft in disorder too been beaten back; God bids us never yield; He'll save to us the field And give, as truth we wield, The strength we lack.

Verse 3

On, on then to the fray, O Christian host! Let God forever be your strength and boast, Forward at His command, He leads with His own hand; Then faithful ever stand At duty's post.

Verse 4

Ere long God's truth shall triumph ev'rywhere; The faithful ones shall then His glory share; Error shall down be hurled, Love's banner be unfurled, And o'er a sinless world Float ever there.