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Words: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby, in Sacred Songs and Solos, 888 Pieces, by Ira D. Sankey (London: Morgan and Scott Ld., late 19th Century).
Music: William Fiske Sherwin
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Courtesy of Chautauqua Institution Archives |
Awake! for the trumpet is sounding!
Awake to its call, and obey!
The voice of our Leader cries, "Onward!"
Oh, let us no longer delay!
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No truce while the foe is unconquered;
No laying the armor down!
No peace till the battle is ended,
And victory wins the crown!
Then gird on the sword of the Spirit,
With helmet, and breastplate, and shield;
And valiantly follow your Captain,
Determined you never will yield!
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Then forward! O army of Zion,
With hearts that are loyal and brave!
Stand firm by the Cross and its banner;
And rest in the "Mighty to save"!
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