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The day of victory's coming, 'tis coming by and by

Author: James Conner Bateman (1855-88) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #810 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: March on, salvation soldiers Lyrics: 1 March on, salvation soldiers, March forward to the fight, With Jesus as our leader, We’ll put the foe to flight; In spite of men and devils We’ll raise our banner high, For the day of victory’s coming by and by. Refrain: The day of victory’s coming, ‘tis coming by and by, When to the cross of Calvary all nations they will fly; We’re soldiers in the Army, we’ll fight until we die, For the day of victory’s coming by and by. 2 Hell’s forces may be mighty, A strong opposing band, Yet never be discouraged, For Jesus boldly stand; With blood and fire we’ll conquer, Our every foe defy, For the day of victory’s coming by and by. 3 Though some would try to crush us, We’re rising every day, And soon o’er every land and sea Our flag shall have the sway; Salvation free to all men Shall be our battle cry, For the day of victory’s coming by and by. Languages: English

Onward, Christian soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #690 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle See his banners go. Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee; On then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! Hell’s foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise. 3 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod. We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope, in doctrine, One in charity. 4 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain. Gates of Hell can never ‘Gainst the Church prevail; We have Christ’s own promise, And that cannot fail. 5 Onward then, ye people! Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song. Glory, laud and honour Unto Christ the King, This through countless ages Men and angels sing. Languages: English

We're going to fill, fill, fil the world with glory

Author: Harry Read Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #801 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: God's soldier marches as to war Languages: English

We're the Army that shall conquer

Author: Thomas C. Marshall (1854-1943) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #822 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: We're the soldiers of the Army of salvation Lyrics: 1 We're the soldiers of the Army of salvation, That God is raising now to save the world; And we won’t lay down our arms till every nation Shall have seen the flag of blood and fire unfurled. Refrain: We’re the Army that shall conquer, As we go to seek the lost and to bring them back to God; And his salvation to every nation We will carry with the Jire and the blood. 2 Though the hosts of Hell and darkness all surround us, By suffering and temptation we are tried, But we know that not a foe can e’er confound us While Jehovah’s mighty power is on our side. 3 So we’ll put our trust in God who ne’er will fail us, We know that his salvation we shall see; And through all the fighting, those who shall assail us Shall be conquered through the blood of Calvary. Languages: English

No, we never, never, never will give in

Author: William James Pearson (1832-92) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #800 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: God is keeping his soldiers fighting Lyrics: 1 God is keeping his soldiers fighting, Evermore we shall conquerors be; All the hosts of Hell are uniting, But we’re sure to have victory. Though to beat us they’ve been trying, Our colours still are flying, And our flag shall wave for ever, For we never will give in. Refrain: No, we never, never, never will give in, No we won’t! No we won’t! No, we never, never, never will give in, For we mean to have the victory for ever. 2 We will follow our conquering Saviour, From before him Hell’s legions shall fly; Our battalions never shall waver, They’re determined to conquer or die. From holiness and Heaven We never will be driven; We will stand our ground for ever, For we never will give in. 3 With salvation for every nation, To the ends of the earth we will go, With a free and full salvation, All the power of the cross we’ll show. We’ll tear Hell’s throne to pieces, And win the world for Jesus, We’ll be conquerors for ever, For we never will give in. Languages: English

Stand like the brave! Stand like the brave

Author: Frederick Booth-Tucker (1853-1929); Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #684 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: God's trumpet is sounding: To arms! is the call Lyrics: 1 God's trumpet is sounding: To arms! is the call; More warriors are wanted to help on the war; My King’s in the battle, he’s calling for me, A salvation soldier for Jesus I’ll be. Refrain: Stand like the brave! Stand like the brave! Stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe! 2 On land and on water my colours I’ll show, Through ten thousand battles with Jesus I’ll go, In danger I’m certain he’ll take care of me, His blood and fire soldier for ever I’ll be. 3 I’ll fight to the last with the Lord’s sword and shield, And count it an honour to die in the field; In death and the grave there is victory for me, A salvation soldier in Glory I’ll be. 4 The war will go on till the world is possessed, The Salvation Army Jehovah has blessèd; More heroes of faith on the roll we shall see; The Salvation Army’s the Army for me. Languages: English

Storm the forts of darkness

Author: Robert Johnson Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #696 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: Soldiers of our God, arise Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of our God, arise! The day is drawing nearer; Shake the slumber from your eyes, The light is growing clearer. Sit no longer idly by, While the heedless millions die, Lift the blood-stained banner high, And take the field for Jesus. Refrain: Storm the forts of darkness, Bring them down, bring them down! Storm the forts of darkness, Bring them down, bring them down! Puff down the devil’s kingdom, Where’er he holds dominion; Storm the forts of darkness, bring them down! Glory, honour to the Lamb, Praise and power to the Lamb, Glory, honour, praise and power, Be forever to the Lamb! 2 See the brazen hosts of Hell, Their art and power employing, More than human tongue can tell, The blood-bought souls destroying. Hark! from ruin’s ghastly road Victims groan beneath their load; Forward, O ye sons of God, And dare or die for Jesus. 3 Warriors of the risen King, Great Army of salvation, Spread his fame, his praises sing And conquer every nation. Raise the glorious standard higher, Work for victory, never tire; Forward march with blood and fire, And win the world for Jesus. Languages: English

Soldiers of the cross, arise

Author: William Walsham How (1823-97) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #697 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of the cross, arise, Gird you with your armour bright; Mighty are your enemies, Hard the battle ye must fight. 2 O’er a faithless, fallen world Raise your banner in the sky; Let it float there wide unfurled; Bear it onward; lift it high. 3 ‘Mid the homes of want and woe, Strangers to the living word, Let the Saviour’s herald go, Let the voice of hope be heard. 4 Where the shadows deepest lie, Carry truth’s unsullied ray; Where are crimes of blackest dye, There the saving sign display. 5 To the weary and the worn Tell of realms where sorrows cease; To the outcast and forlorn Speak of mercy and of peace. 6 Be the banner still unfurled, Still unsheathed the Spirit’s sword, Till the kingdoms of the world Are the Kingdom of the Lord. Languages: English

Keep in step all the time

Author: Alfred Herbert Vickery (1894-1976) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #817 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: Valiant soldier, marching to the fray Languages: English

Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner

Author: William Fiske Sherwin (1826-88) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #698 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: Sound the battle cry Lyrics: 1 Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nigh, Raise the Standard high For the Lord. Gird your armour on; Stand firm every one; Rest your cause upon His holy word. Refrain: Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner! Ready, steady, pass the word along; Onward, forward, shout aloud hosanna! Christ is captain of the mighty throng. 2 Strong to meet the foe, Marching on we go, While our cause we know Must prevail. Shield and banner bright, Gleaming in the light, Battling for the right, We ne’er can fail. 3 O thou God of all, Hear us when we call, Help us one and all By thy grace! When the battle’s done, And the victory won, May we wear the crown Before thy face. Languages: English

In the name, the precious name

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #678 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb, And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? Refrain: In the name, the precious name Of him who died for me, Through grace I’ll win the promised crown, Whate’er my cross may be. 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fight to win the prize, And sail through stormy seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Since I must fight if I would reign, Increase my courage, Lord! I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. Languages: English

All hail, I'm saved

Author: Anon Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #694 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: Soldiers fighting round the cross Lyrics: 1 Soldiers fighting round the cross, Fight for your Lord; Reckon all things else but loss, Fight for your Lord. Refrain: All hail, I’m saved! O come and join our conquering band. All hail, I’m saved! We’ll conquer if we die. 2 In the name of Christ, your friend, Fight for your Lord; With the powers of Hell contend, Fight for your Lord. 3 Fight the fight of faith with me, Fight for your Lord; · Jesus gives the victory, Fight for your Lord. 4 Be thou faithful, hear him cry, Fight for your Lord; In my service fight and die, Fight for your Lord. 5 Faithfully your weapons wield, Fight for your Lord; Stand your ground, and win the field, Fight for your Lord. Languages: English

Praise ye the Lord, hallelujah

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-88) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #695 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: Soldiers of Christ, arise Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise, And put your armour on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through his eternal Son. Refrain: Praise ye the Lord, hallelujah! 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in his mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts Is more than conqueror. 3 Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul; Take every virtue, every grace, And fortify the whole. 4 To keep your armour bright Attend with constant care, Still walking in your captain’s sight And watching unto prayer. 5 That, having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may o’ercome through Christ alone, And stand complete at last. 6 From strength to strength go on, Wrestle and fight and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well-fought day. Languages: English

Keep waving, keep waving, keep every flag unfurled

Author: William James Pearson (1832-92) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #775 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The flag First Line: All round the world the Army chariot rolls Lyrics: 1 All round the world the Army chariot rolls, All round the world the Lord is saving souls, All round the world our soldiers will be brave, Around our colours we will rally, Wave, soldiers, wave. Refrain: Keep waving, keep waving, keep every flag unfurled, We soon shall have our colours waving all round the world. 2 All round the world with music and with song, All round the world we’ll boldly march along, All round the world to free each sin-bound slave, We’ll wave our Army flags for Jesus, Wave, soldiers, wave. 3 All round the world redeeming grace shall flow, All round the world we will to battle go, All round the world the universe to save, With blood and fire, with faith and feeling, Wave, soldiers, wave. Languages: English

Ever is the war cry

Author: William Howard Doane (1832-1915) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #813 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: On to the conflict, soldiers, for the right Lyrics: 1 On to the conflict, soldiers, for the right, Arm you with the Spirit’s sword and march to fight; Truth be your watchword, sound the ringing cry: Victory, victory, victory! Refrain: Ever is the war cry, Victory, victory! Ever is the war cry, Victory! Write it on your banners, Get it on your knees, Victory, victory, victory! 2 Fiercely it rages, deadly is the strife, But the prize that you shall win is endless life; Jesus shall crown you, your reward shall be Victory, victory, victory! 3 Valiant and cheerful, marching right along, Every foe shall quit the field, though proud and strong; Fear shall oppress them; truth shall make them flee; Victory, victory, victory! 4 Soon shall the warfare and the conflict cease, Soon shall dawn the welcome day of lasting peace; Foes all subdued, we’ll raise the joyful cry: Victory, victory, victory! Languages: English

Through the world resounding

Author: George Scott Railton (1849-1913) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #693 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: Soldier, rouse thee! War is raging Lyrics: 1 Soldier, rouse thee! War is raging, God and fiends are battle waging; Every ransomed power engaging, Break the tempter’s spell. Dare ye still lie fondly dreaming, Wrapped in ease and worldly scheming, While the multitudes are streaming Downwards into Hell? Refrain: Through the world resounding, Let the gospel sounding, Summon all, at Jesus’ call, His glorious cross surrounding. Sons of God, earth’s trifles leaving, Be not faithless but believing; To your conquering captain cleaving, Forward to the fight. 2 Lord, we come, and from thee never Self nor earth our hearts shall sever; Thine entirely, thine for ever, We will fight and die. To a world of rebels dying, Heaven and Hell and God defying, Everywhere we’ll still be crying: Will ye perish, why? 3 Hark! I hear the warriors shouting; Now the hosts of Hell we’re routing; Courage! onward! never doubting We shall win the day. See the foe before us falling, Sinners on the Saviour calling, Throwing off the bondage galling, Join our glad array. Languages: English

Jesus, Saviour

Author: Doris N. Rendell Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #787 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Swearing-in of soldiers First Line: In this hour of dedication Languages: English

Stand like the brave! Stand like the brave

Author: Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #689 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: O soldier, awake, for the strife is at hand Lyrics: 1 O soldier, awake, for the strife is at hand, With helmet and shield, and a sword in thy hand, To meet the bold tempter, go, fearlessly go, And stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe. Refrain: Stand like the brave! Stand like the brave! Stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe! 2 Whatever thy danger take heed and beware, But turn not thy back, for no armour is there; If thou wouldst the legions of darkness o’erthrow, Then stand like the brave with thy face to the foe. 3 Press on, never doubting, thy captain is near With grace to support, and with comfort to cheer; His love like a stream in the desert will flow; Then stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe. Languages: English

Joy! joy! joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army

Author: William James Pearson (1832-92) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #807 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare Lyrics: 1 Joy! joy! joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army, Joy! joy! joy! in the Army of the Lord. Sing to God, sing to God, with loud joyful songs of praise; Beat the drums, beat the drums, while salvation music plays. Play the music, play, sing the happy song, Loud hosannas shout with the happy throng, To the happy land we’ll march along, And be joyful all the way. 2 Joy! joy! joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army, Joy! joy! joy! in the Army of the Lord. Blood and fire, blood and fire, is the Army soldier’s might; Blood and fire, blood and fire, is our victory in the fight. ‘Tis the blood and fire gives the battle cry, ‘Tis the blood and fire makes the foe to fly, ‘Tis the blood and fire gives the Army joy And victory all the way. 3 Joy! joy! joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army, Joy! joy! joy! in the Army of the Lord. We will sing, we will sing, till the world is full of joy; We will shout, we will shout, till glad voices rend the sky. With a thousand bands and a thousand drums We will praise the Lord in bright, happy homes, We will sing and shout till the Master comes, We will ever praise the Lord. Languages: English

Marching along, marching along

Author: William James Pearson (1832-92) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #681 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: Come, join our Army, to battle we go Lyrics: 1 Come, join our Army, to battle we go, Jesus will help us to conquer the foe; Fighting for right and opposing the wrong, The Salvation Army is marching along. Refrain: Marching along, marching along, The Salvation Army is marching along; Soldiers of Jesus, be valiant and strong; The Salvation Army is marching along. 2 Come, join our Army, the foe must be driven; To Jesus, our captain, the world shall be given; Foes may surround us, we’ll press through the throng; The Salvation Army is marching along. 3 Come, join our Army, the foe we defy, True to our colours, we’ll fight till we die; Saved from all sin is our war cry and song; The Salvation Army is marching along. 4 Come, join our Army, and do not delay, The time for enlisting is passing away; Fierce is the battle, but victory will come; The Salvation Army is marching along. Languages: English

Steadily forward march! to Jesus we will bring

Author: James Slack (c 1888) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #814 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: Salvation is our motto Lyrics: 1 Salvation is our motto, Salvation is our song, And round the wide, wide world, We’ll send the cry along. Yes, Jesus is the sinners’ friend, The Bible tells us so; Their many sins he will forgive, And wash them white as snow. Refrain: Steadily forward march! to Jesus we will bring Sinners of every kind, and he will take them in. Rich and poor as well, it does not matter who, Bring them in with all their sin; He’ll wash them white as snow. 2 Though all the world oppose us, Yet we will never fear, With Jesus as our leader, His presence ever near; A wall of fire around us, We’ll never doubt his power, But forward go the lost to save, Yes, from this very hour. 3 Then forward to the conflict, As through the world we go Rejoicing in the blood That washes white as snow. Yes, we will fight for Jesus, Though fierce the battle be; O’er sin and Satan he will give His soldiers victory. Languages: English

I'll gird on the armour and rush to the field

Author: Mark William Sanders (1862-1943) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #686 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: I have read of men of faith Lyrics: 1 I have read of men of faith Who have bravely fought till death, Who now the crown of life are wearing; Then the thought comes back to me, Can I not a soldier be, Like to those martyrs bold and daring? Refrain: I’ll gird on the armour and rush to the field, Determined to conquer, and never to yield; So the enemy shall know, Wheresoever I may go, That am fighting for Jehovah. 2 I, like them, will take my stand With the sword of God in hand, Smiling amid opposing legions; I the victor’s crown will gain, And at last go home to reign In Heaven’s bright and sunny regions. 3 I will join at once the fight, Leaning on my Saviour’s might, He is almighty to deliver; From my post I will not shrink, Though of death’s cup I should drink; Hell to defeat is my endeavour. 4 Will you not enlist with me, And a valiant soldier be? Vain ‘tis to waste your time in slumber; Jesus calls for men of war Who will fight and ne’er give o’er, Routing the foe in fear and wonder. Languages: English

So we'll lift up the banner on high

Author: James Conner Bateman (1855-88); W. T. Giffe Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #782 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The flag First Line: We'll shout aloud throughout the land Lyrics: 1 We'll shout aloud throughout the land The praises of our God, We’ll fight beneath our flag unfurled, Kept by his precious blood. Refrain: So we’ll lift up the banner on high, The salvation banner of love; We’ll fight beneath its colours till we die, Then go to our home above. 2 Salvation full shall be our cry, Whatever men may say; We’ll fight for God until we die; We’re bound to win the day. 3 Salvation soldiers, fighting on, Be more courageous still; To God the world shall yet belong, And bend its stubborn will. Languages: English

Lord, our vow performing

Author: Will J. Brand (1889-1977) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #788 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Swearing-in of soldiers First Line: Jesus, thou hast won us Languages: English

Stand up, stand up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield (1818-88) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #699 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high his royal banner, It must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army he shall lead Till every foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus! The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict In this his glorious day. Ye that are men now serve him Against unnumbered foes; Let courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose. 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus! Stand in his strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own. Put on salvation armour, And watching unto prayer, Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus! The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor’s song. To him that overcometh A crown of life shall be, He with the King of Glory Shall reign eternally. Languages: English

Fighting on, fighting on

Author: M. Stark Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #703 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: To the war! to the war! loud and long sounds the cry Lyrics: 1 To the war! to the war! loud and long sounds the cry; To the war! every soldier who fears not to die; See the millions who’re drifting to Hell’s endless woe, O who in the name of Jehovah will go? Refrain: Fighting on, fighting on; Fighting on, fighting on; With the blood and fire We will never tire, We’ll fight until the Master calls. 2 To the war! to the war! who’ll the war cry obey? ‘Tis the great God who calls you to fight while ‘tis day; Though the battle be fierce, and though mighty the foe, The Salvation Army to victory must go. 3 To the war! to the war! louder rings out the cry; Who’ll enlist in this Army all Hell to defy? All the armour of Heaven our God will bestow, O who in the might of Jehovah will go? 4 To the war! to the war! every man to his post; Go, care for the dying; go, seek for the lost; Hark! converts are singing, their bright faces glow, As they joyfully shout: To the war we will go! Languages: English

For every rule of Life required

Author: Dorothy Olive Joy (1903-82) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #785 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Swearing-in of soldiers Languages: English

Take thou my life, Lord

Author: Brindley Boon Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #786 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Swearing-in of soldiers First Line: I would be thy holy temple Languages: English

Lord of life and love and power

Author: Doris N. Rendell Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #789 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Swearing-in of soldiers Languages: English

Strive, when thou art called of God

Author: Johann Joseph Winckler (1670-1722); Catherine Winkworth (1827-78) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #816 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare Lyrics: 1 Strive, when thou art called of God, When he draws thee by his grace, Strive to cast away the load That would hinder in the race. 2 Fight, though it may cost thy life; Storm the kingdom, but prevail; Let not Satan’s fiercest strife Make thee, warrior, faint or quail. 3 Art thou faithful? Wake and watch, Love with all thy heart Christ’s ways; Seek not worldly ease to snatch, Look not for reward or praise. 4 Soldiers of the cross, be strong! Watch and war through fear or pain, Daily conquering sin and wrong, Till our King o’er earth shall reign. Languages: English

'Neath our colours, waving, we will fight, nor will we tire

Author: Will J. Brand (1889-1977) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #774 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The flag First Line: Above the world-wide battlefield through long and warring years Languages: English

Army flag! Thy threefold glory

Author: Albert Orsborn (1886-1967) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #776 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The flag Languages: English

Come, let us use the grace divine

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-88) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #784 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Swearing-in of soldiers Lyrics: 1 Come, let us use the grace divine, And all, with one accord, In a perpetual covenant join Ourselves to Christ the Lord; 2 Give up ourselves, through Jesus’ power, His name to glorify; And promise in this sacred hour For God to live and die. 3 The covenant we this moment make Be ever kept in mind: We will no more our God forsake, Or cast his words behind. 4 We never will throw off his fear Who hears our solemn vow; And if thou art well pleased to hear, Come down and meet us now. Languages: English

He will bring you safely through

Author: George Trevillian Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #790 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Swearing-in of soldiers First Line: When you find the cross is heavy Languages: English

Then awake, then awake, happy song, happy song

Author: Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #818 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: We are marching on with shield and banner bright Lyrics: 1 We are marching on with shield and banner bright, We will work for God and battle for the right, We will praise his name, rejoicing in his might, And we’ll work till Jesus calls. Refrain: Then awake, then awake, happy song, happy song; Shout for Joy, shout for Joy, as we gladly march along. We are marching onward, singing as we go, To the promised land where living waters flow; Come and Join our ranks as soldiers here below, Come and work till Jesus calls. 2 In the open air our Army we prepare, As we rally round our blessèd standard there; And the Saviour’s cross we gladly learn to share While we work till Jesus calls. 3 We are marching on; our captain, ever near, Will protect us still, his guiding voice we hear; Let the foe advance, we’ll never, never fear, But we’ll work till Jesus calls. 4 We are marching on and pressing t’wards the prize, To a glorious crown beyond the glowing skies, To the radiant fields where pleasure never dies, And we’ll work till Jesus calls. Languages: English

Salvation! Shout salvation

Author: Charles Coller (1863-1935) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #828 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The world for God Lyrics: 1 Salvation! Shout salvation, We who God’s gifts enjoy; Let sanctified elation Our grateful songs employ. The sweet redemption story To us is ever new; To Jesus be the glory, Our Saviour strong and true. 2 Salvation! Sing salvation; Was e’er so grand a theme? Sing on till every nation Shall hear of Calvary’s stream. Sing out the tidings glorious That God so loved the world, Till Christ shall be victorious And Hell be backward hurled. 3 Salvation! Speak salvation In every sinner’s ear; It carries consolation, It stanches sorrow’s tear. The sad, the sick, the dying, In Chri st are fully blest; Yea, all on him relying In him find perfect rest. 4 Salvation! Shout salvation Till Jesus comes again To claim each blood-bou ght nation And o’er his Kingdom reign. Soon we in realms of Glory Shall join the ransomed throng, And sing the deathless story, Redemption’s endless song. Languages: English

The world for God! The world for God

Author: Evangeline Booth (1865-1950) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #830 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The world for God Lyrics: 1 The world for God! The world for God! There’s nothing else will meet the hunger of my soul. I see forsaken children, I see the tears that fall From women’s eyes, once merry, now never laugh at all; I see the sins and sorrows of those who sit in darkness; I see in lands far distant, the hungry and oppressed. But behold! On a hill, Calvary! Calvary! Refrain: The world for God! The world for God! I give my heart! I’ll do my part! The world for God! The world for God! I give my heart! I will do my part! 2 The world for God! The world for God! I call to arms the soldiers of the blood and fire: Go with the Holy Bible, it’s words are peace and life To multitudes who struggle with crime and want and strife. Go with your songs of mercy, show Christ in loving kindness, Make known the sufferings of the cross, the sacrifice of God; For behold! On a hill, Calvary! Calvary! 3 The world for God! The world for God! For this, dear Lord, give to my soul consuming fire. Give fire that makes men heroes, turns weakness into might, The fire that gives the courage to suffer for the fight, The fire that changes fearing to pentecostal daring, The fire that makes me willing for Christ to live or die; For behold! On a hill, Calvary! Calvary! Languages: English

Salvation Army, Army of God

Author: Frederick William Faber (1814-63); George Scott Railton (1849-1913) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #802 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: Hark, hark, my soul, what warlike songs are swelling Lyrics: 1 Hark, hark, my soul, what warlike songs are swelling Through all the land and on from door to door; How grand the truths those burning strains are telling Of that great war till sin shall be no more. Refrain: Salvation Army, Army of God, Onward to conquer the world with fire and blood. Onward to conquer the world with fire and blood. 2 Onward we go, the world shall hear our singing: Come guilty souls, for Jesus bids you come; And through the dark its echoes, loudly ringing, Shall lead the wretched, lost and wandering home. 3 Far, far away, like thunder grandly pealing, We’ll send the call for mercy full and free, And burdened souls, by thousands humbly kneeling, Shall yield, dear Lord, their contrite hearts to thee. 4 Conquerors at last, though long the fight and dreary! Bright days shall dawn and sin’s dark night be past; Our battles end in saving sinners weary, And Satan’s kingdom down shall fall at last. Languages: English

Army of salvation

Author: Charles Coller (1863-1935) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #803 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: Hark! the sounds of singing Lyrics: 1 Hark! the sounds of singing Coming on the breeze, Notes of triumph winging Over lands and seas. Martial hosts assemble, Flushed with victory, Hell’s battalions tremble And prepare to flee. Refrain: Army of salvation! Army of the Lord! Christ our inspiration, Christ our great reward. 2 Whence have come these legions, Valiant, free and strong? Worldwide are the regions Where they combat wrong. Gathering ‘neath our banner While the trumpets blend, Here in fervent manner Let our praise ascend. 3 Plucked as brands from burning, Saved by Jesus’ might, Earth’s allurement spurning, We for Christ will fight. He who found and freed us From our captive chain, Surely he shall lead us To eternal gain. 4 Wondrous, wondrous story Of our God-made host, Unto Jesus glory, ‘Tis in him we boast. Out of every nation, By his might restored, Army of salvation, Army of the Lord. Languages: English

March on, march on! we bring the jubilee

Author: George Scott Railton (1849-1913) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #815 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: Shout aloud salvation, and we'll have another song Lyrics: 1 Shout aloud salvation, and we’ll have another song; Sing it with a spirit that will start the world along; Sing it as our comrades sang it many a thousand strong, As they were marching to Glory. Refrain: March on, march on! we bring the jubilee; Fight on, fight on! salvation makes us free; We’ll shout our Saviour’s praises over every land and sea As we go marching to Glory. 2 How the anxious shout it when they hear the joyful sound! How the weakest conquer when the Saviour they have found! How our grand battalions with triumphant power abound, As we go marching to Glory. 3 So we’ll make a thoroughfare for Jesus and his train; All the world shall hear us as fresh converts still we gain; Sin shall fly before us for resistance is in vain, As we go marching to Glory. Languages: English

Whosoever will may come

Author: William John McAlonan (1863-1925) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #824 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The world for God First Line: All have need of God's salvation Lyrics: 1 All have need of God’s salvation, If with him they’d live for ever; But a promise he has given, It is written: Whosoever. Refrain: Whosoever will may come, And who comes to him shall never Disappointed turn away; Praise the Lord! ‘tis whosoever. 2 And this word it reaches nations; Not the rich or learned or clever Only shall by him be rescued, O praise God! ‘tis whosoever. 3 For the poor and broken-hearted There’s a hope, and they need never Have a fear about their coming, For the book says: Whosoever. 4 To all kingdoms and all peoples ‘Tis the same, and shall be ever; There’s no difference in the message, But to all ‘tis whosoever. Languages: English

Unfurl the Army banner

Author: William Drake Pennick (1884-1944) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #781 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The flag Lyrics: 1 Unfurl the Army banner, The yellow, red and blue; Its colours so resplendent Display for all to view. Its message is eternal, Inspired from Heaven above, Bright emblem of salvation, Of holiness and love. 2 Lift high the Army banner In every land and clime; It calls to deeds of valour, It speaks of grace divine. Salvation, O salvation! For every sinner free, For every tribe and nation, To all eternity. 3 Beneath this glorious banner By Jesus’ grace we stand In bonds of love eternal, A holy, blood-washed band. To arms, Salvation Army! Loud rings the clarion call, Nor weary in the conflict Till Christ is Lord of all. Languages: English

For the world, for the world, Jesus died, Jesus died

Author: William James Pearson (1832-92) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #821 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Warfare First Line: We're an Army fighting for a glorious King Lyrics: 1 We're an Army fighting for a glorious King; We will make the world with hallelujahs ring; With victorious voices we will ever sing: There’s salvation for the world. Refrain: For the world, for the world, Jesus died, Jesus died, For the world, for the world, there is room in Jesus’ side. All the world to save, to battle we will go, And we ever will our colours boldly show, With a trumpet voice we’ll let the millions know There’s salvation for the world. 2 We’re an Army brave, arrayed in armour bright; We will turn the world from darkness into light; As we march along we’ll shout with all our might: There’s salvation for the world. 3 We’re an Army saved, by blood and fire made strong; And with righteousness we mean to conquer wrong; This shall be our universal battle song: There’s salvation for the world. Languages: English

I am trusting thee, Lord Jesus

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-79) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #727 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Faith and trust Lyrics: 1 I am trusting thee, Lord Jesus, Trusting only thee; Trusting thee for full salvation, Great and free. 2 I am trusting thee for pardon, At thy feet I bow; For thy grace and tender mercy Trusting now. 3 I am trusting thee for cleansing In the crimson flood; Trusting thee to make me holy By thy blood. 4 I am trusting thee to guide me; Thou alone shalt lead, Every day and hour supplying All my need. 5 I am trusting thee for power, Thine can never fail; Words which thou thyself shalt give me Must prevail. 6 I am trusting thee, Lord Jesus, Never let me fall; I am trusting thee for ever, And for all. Languages: English

Lift up the Army banner, blood and fire

Author: William Drake Pennick (1884-1944) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #783 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier The flag First Line: Would you of our banner know the meaning Lyrics: 1 Would you of our banner know the meaning, With its yellow, red and blue? In the breeze, its crimson glory streaming, Waves a message grand and true. Refrain: Lift up the Army banner, blood and fire, Blood and fire, lift it higher; Lift up the Army banner, blood and fire, For it tells of full salvation. 2 Blood-red crimson tells of God’s salvation, Bids us think of Christ who died For the sins of every tribe and nation, When the blood flowed from his side. 3 Fiery yellow, emblem of the Spirit, Leads us back to Pentecost; He was sent to plead the Saviour’s merit, And to help us save the lost. 4 Heavenly blue suggests we may be holy, Purified from inbred sin; Evil tempers, pride, and worldly folly, Nevermore to dwell within. Languages: English

Saviour and Lord, we pray to thee

Author: Thomas Hudgson Mundell Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #692 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling Lyrics: 1 Saviour and Lord, we pray to thee, Thy people ever would we be; To thee whose love our lives has sealed, To thee our lives we gladly yield. 2 A people called by thee to fight, We stand united in thy sight, One in our aim to vanquish sin, And bring thy glorious Kingdom in. 3 In this glad moment while we sing, Thy Army, we salute our King; By thee we live, on thee rely, By thee we’ll conquer or we’ll die. 4 Our strength for warfare is thy might, Our hope of guidance is thy light; Pour out thy Spirit while we wait, And let thy love thy will dictate. 5 Beneath thy standard still we’ll stay; Thy cause shall every purpose sway; Nor will we lay our armour down Till we exchange it for a crown. Languages: English

Hearts to hoist the colours bravely

Author: John Lawley (1859-1922) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #704 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Calling First Line: Wanted, hearts baptised with fire Lyrics: 1 Wanted, hearts baptised with fire, Hearts completely cleansed from sin, Hearts that will go to the mire, Hearts that dare do aught for him; Hearts that will be firmer, braver, Hearts like heroes gone before, Hearts enjoying God’s full favour, Hearts to love him more and more. Refrain: Hearts to hoist the colours bravely, Hearts to share the hardest fight, Hearts that know their duty clearly, Hearts to dare and do the right. 2 Wanted, hearts that beat true ever, Hearts that can for others feel, Hearts that prove the traitor never, Hearts that will the wounded heal; Hearts o’erflowing with compassion, Hearts renewed by grace divine, Hearts aglow with full salvation, Hearts to say: Thy will, not mine! 3 Wanted, hearts to love the masses, Hearts to help him seek the lost, Hearts to help him save all classes, Hearts to help him save the worst; Hearts to share with him the weeping, Hearts to bear with him the cross, Hearts to help him with the reaping, Hearts to trust through gain or loss. 4 Wanted, hearts like thine, Lord, holy, Hearts that in thine image shine, Hearts that turn from sin and folly, Hearts to know no way but thine; Hearts that unto thee are given, Hearts possessed with dying love, Hearts on earth but filled with Heaven, Hearts inspired from above. Languages: English

I want the faith of God

Author: William James Pearson (1832-92) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #733 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Faith and trust Lyrics: 1 I want the faith of God, Great mountains to remove, Full confidence in Jesus’ blood, The faith that works by love. 2 The faith that will rejoice, To saints by Jesus given, That turns the key of Paradise And saves from earth to Heaven. 3 I want the faith that wears, That can Jehovah see, That glad life’s heaviest burden bears, That grips eternity. 4 The faith that cannot fail, That makes salvation sure, Anchored within the heavenly veil, The faith that will endure. 5 I want the faith that fires, And gives me heat and light, That all my soul with zeal inspires, That makes me love to fight. 6 The faith that saves from sin, That will for victory strive, That brings the power of God within And keeps my soul alive. Languages: English

My faith looks up to thee

Author: Ray Palmer (1808-87) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #743 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Faith and trust Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine; Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly thine! 2 May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee Pure, warm and changeless be, A living fire! 3 While life’s dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow’s tears away, Nor let me ever stray From thee aside. 4 When ends life’s transient dream, When death’s cold, sullen stream Shall o’er me roll, Blest Saviour, then in love, Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, A ransomed soul! Languages: English

Through the love of God our Saviour

Author: Mary Peters (1813-56) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #764 (1986) Topics: The salvation soldier Faith and trust Lyrics: 1 Through the love of God our Saviour All will be well; Free and changeless is his favour, All, all is well. Precious is the blood that healed us, Perfect is the grace that sealed us, Strong the hand stretched forth to shield us, All must be well. 2 Though we pass through tribulation, All will be well; Ours is such a full salvation, All, all is well. Happy, still in God confiding, Fruitful, if in Christ abiding, Holy, through the Spirit’s guiding, All must be well. 3 We expect a bright tomorrow, All will be well; Faith can sing through days of sorrow, All, all is well. On our Father’s love relying, Jesus every need supplying, Or in living, or in dying, All must be well. Languages: English

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