Author: Emma F. Bevan, 1827-1909; Justus Falckner, 1672-1723 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #182 (1978) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Hymnal Title: Lutheran Book of Worship Lyrics: 1 Rise, O children of salvation,
All who cleave to Christ the head!
Wake, awake, O mighty nation,
Lest the foe on Zion tread;
He draws nigh, and would defy
All the hosts of God Most High.
2 Saints and martyrs long before us
Firmly on this ground have stood;
See their banner waving o’er us,
Conqu'rors through the Savior’s blood.
Ground we hold, whereon of old
Fought the faithful and the bold.
3 Fighting, we shall be victorious
By the blood of Christ our Lord;
On our foreheads, bright and glorious,
Shines the witness of his Word;
Spear and shield on battlefield,
His great name; we cannot yield.
4 When his servants stand before him,
Each receiving his reward;
When his saints in light adore him,
Giving glory to the Lord;
"Victory!" our song shall be,
Like the thunder of the sea. Topics: Lesser Festivals; Pentecost 27 (Year A); Church Triumphant; Christian Hope; Lesser Festivals; Saints' Days Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER
Rise, O Children of Salvation