1. Behold! A royal army,With banner, sword, and shield,Is marching forth to conquerOn life’s great battlefield.Its ranks are filled with soldiers,United, bold, and strong,Who follow their CommanderAnd sing their joyful song:
Victory, victory,Thru him that redeemed us!Victory, victory,Thru Jesus Christ, our Lord!Victory, victory, victory,Thru Jesus Christ, our Lord!
2. And now the foe advancing,That valiant host assails,And yet they never falter;Their courage never fails.Their Leader calls, “Be faithful!”They pass the word along;They see his signal flashingAnd shout their joyful song:
Victory, victory,Thru him that redeemed us!Victory, victory,Thru Jesus Christ, our Lord!Victory, victory, victory,Thru Jesus Christ, our Lord!
3. Oh, when the war is ended,When strife and conflicts cease,When all are safely gatheredWithin the vale of peace,Before the King eternal,That vast and mighty throngShall praise his name forever,And this shall be their song:
Victory, victory,Thru him that redeemed us!Victory, victory,Thru Jesus Christ, our Lord!Victory, victory, victory,Thru Jesus Christ, our Lord!
Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915
Music: Adam Geibel, 1855–1933