The Hymnbook ‎#351

351. March On, O Soul, with Strength!

1 March on, O soul, with strength!
Like those strong men of old
Who 'gainst enthroned wrong
Stood confident and bold;
Who, thrust in prison or cast to flame,
Still made their glory in Thy name.

2 The sons of fathers we
By whom our faith is taught
To fear no ill, to fight
The holy fight they fought:
Heroic warriors, ne'er from Christ
By any lure or guile enticed.

3 March on, O soul, with strength,
As strong the battle rolls!
'Gainst lies and lusts and wrongs,
Let courage rule our souls:
In keenest strife, Lord, may we stand,
Upheld and strengthened by Thy hand.

4 Not long the conflict: soon
The holy war shall cease,
Faith's warfare ended, won
The home of endless peace!
Look up! the victor's crown at length!
March on, O soul, march on, with strength!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: March on, O soul, with strength!
• Title: March On, O Soul, with Strength!
• Author: George T. Coster (1900)
• Meter: 6. 6. 6. 6. 8. 8.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Daniel 10:19
  ;
  Hebrews 11:27
  ;
  1 Peter 5:9
• Topic: Church, The: Church Militant; Citizenship; Constancy; Courage; Heritage; Loyalty; Soldiers of Christ; Life in Christ: Loyalty and Courage

Tune Information

• Name: ARTHUR'S SEAT
• Composer: John Goss (1874)
• Meter: 6. 6. 6. 6. 8. 8.
• Key: B♭ Major