The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#846

846. Ho, My Comrades

Text Information

• First Line: Ho, my comrades! see the signal
• Title: Ho, My Comrades
• Author: Philip Paul Bliss, 1838-1876
• Refrain First Line: "Hold the fort for I am coming"
• Meter: 8.5.8.5. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 19:13
  ;
  1 Peter 4:10
  ;
  1 Peter 5:9
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Life: Fight of Faith
• Notes: Occupy till I come. Lk. 19:13. Stewards of the manifold grace of God. I Pet. 4:10. Resist steadfast in the faith. I Pet. 5:9.

Tune Information

• Name: HOLD THE FORT
• Composer: Philip Paul Bliss
• Meter: 8.5.8.5. with Ref.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 66