Key: C
Introduction:
C GEm D7 G
verse 1
G
Sound the battle cry!
C G
See, the foe is nigh
D A7 D
Raise the standard high for the Lord
G
Gird your armor on,
C G
Stand firm everyone
Em D7 G
Rest your cause upon His holy Word.
Chorus
G D7 G
Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner,
B Em A D
Ready, steady, pass the word a-long
G D7 G
Onward, forward, shout a loud ho-sanna!
Em D7 G
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
verse 2
G
Strong to meet the foe,
C G
Marching on we go,
D A7 D
While our cause we know must prevail
G
Shield and banner bright,
C G
Gleaming in the light
Em D7 G
Battling for the right we ne'er can fail.
Chorus
G D7 G
Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner,
B Em A D
Ready, steady, pass the word a-long
G D7 G
Onward, forward, shout a loud ho-sanna!
Em D7 G
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
verse 3
G
O Thou God of all,
C G
Hear us when we call,
D A7 D
Help us one and all by Thy grace
G
When the battle's done,
C G
And the vict'ry's won,
Em D7 G
May we wear the crown before Thy face.
Chorus
G D7 G
Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner,
B Em A D
Ready, steady, pass the word a-long
G D7 G
Onward, forward, shout a loud ho-sanna!
Em D7 G C
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.