CHORUS. A-MEN. 483 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies. Ps. cxix: 14. 1 On our way rejoicing as we homeward move, Is our sky be-clouded ? Thine it cannot be ! Cho. On our way rejoicing as we homeward move, 2 If with honest-hearted love for God and man, Thou who giv'st the seed-time wilt give large increase, 3 On our way rejoicing gladly let us go; Conquered hath our Leader, vanished is our foe! Cho. 484 Be strong and of good courage, for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Josh. i: 9. I Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, Going on before. Leads against the foe, See, His banners go. 2 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 and doctrine, One in charity. Cho. 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. Cho. 4 Onward then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Unto Christ the King, UNISON Pointing to the sky, Waving wand'rers onward To their home on high! A-men. bb 485 In the name of our God we will set up our banners. Ps. xxv: 5. Brightly gleams our banner, pointing to the sky, 2 Jesus, Lord and Master, at Thy sacred feet, 3 Pattern of our childhood, once Thyself a child, Brightly gleams, etc. 4 All our days direct us in the way we go, Bid Thine angels shield us when the storm-clouds lower, 5 Then with saints and angels may we join above, Lift ye the Snow-white Banner, 4 Arm ye against the battle, Wield ye the victor's sword, Raise ye the Christian's war cry, "The cross of Christ the Lord." 2 Fear not the din of battle, Follow where He has trod Watch ye, and strive, and pray, Peace shall succeed the warfare, Night shall be changed to day. Lift ye, etc. Perfecting strength in weakness, 5 Fight, for the Lord is o'er you, Jesus, Incarnate God. Lift ye, etc. 3 Angels around us hover, Succor in time of need, Fight, for He bids you fight; There where the fray is thickest Close with the hosts of night. Lift ye, etc. |