Sound The Battle Cry Lyrics & Chords

By William F. Sherwin

(G)Sound the battle cry! (C)See, the (G)foe is nigh;

(D)Raise the standard high (A)for the (D)Lord;

(G)Gird your armor on, (C)stand firm (G)every one;

Rest your (Em)cause upon His (D)holy (G)Word. 



Chorus

(G)Rouse, then, soldiers, r(D)ally round the (G)banner,

(B)Ready, (Em)steady, (A)pass the word a(D)long;

Onward, forward, (D)shout aloud, “Ho(G)sanna!”

Christ is (Em)Captain of the (D)mighty (G)throng



Strong to meet the foe, marching on we go,

While our cause we know must prevail;

Shield and banner bright, gleaming in the light,

Battling for the right we ne’er can fail. 



O Thou God of all, hear us when we call,

Help us one and all by Thy grace;

When the battle’s done, and the vict’ry’s won,

May we wear the crown before Thy face. 

    

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.