Gospel Hymns & Songs · No. 229 · Words: Philip P. Bliss
Hold The Fort
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A Civil War-inspired gospel hymn by Philip P. Bliss, urging believers to stand firm in faith until Christ returns. The title line paraphrases a signal sent by General Sherman during the Battle of Allatoona (1864).
Verse 1
Ho, my comrades! see the signal
Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing,
Victory is nigh!
Chorus
"Hold the fort, for I am coming,"
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
"By Thy grace we will."
Verse 2
See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on:
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone!
Chorus
"Hold the fort, for I am coming,"
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
"By Thy grace we will."
Verse 3
See the glorious banner waving!
Hear the trumpet blow!
In our Leader's name we'll triumph
Over every foe!
Chorus
"Hold the fort, for I am coming,"
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
"By Thy grace we will."
Verse 4
Fierce and long the battle rages,
But our help is near:
Onward comes our great Commander,
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!
Chorus
"Hold the fort, for I am coming,"
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
"By Thy grace we will."
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