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.
Chorus
Storm the forts of darkness,
Bring them down, bring them down!
Storm the forts of darkness,
Bring them down, bring them down!
Pull down the devil's kingdom,
Where'er he holds dominion;
Storm the forts of darkness, bring them down!
Glory, honor to the Lamb,
Praise and power to the Lamb,
Glory, honor, 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.
My cheesy Salvationist side is coming out! I love this song, been reading through it in devotions and then Mama J, (as Cindy calls her,) sent it to me for class; so I had to put it up. Pray through this one; it's in your songbook! (They are only $15.95 at trade! LOL)
Peace
D’arenberg Hermit Crab McLaren Vale
8 years ago
6 comments:
You're so funny. I miss singing old Army songs at church! Maybe I should bring an SA Song Book over here and introduce it to the contemporary service. Could use a little Phil Laegar action though!!! Missing you loads!
hey girly,
how did your sermon go?
Great words to this one, not very singable....interesting the Victorian nature of the song. I struggle with the idea of conquest.
No problem with fighting oppression and systems of sin.
We like your cheesy salvationist side .... and also, your fiery storming side for the Kingdom ...see you in Newark, I checked our zip code and its listed under forts of darkness ....but changing to "glory and honor to the Lamb" one life at a time.... grace ,
hey there... I updated :)
UPDATE!!!!!!! :)
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