[dandelion]

Faith is The Victory

http://my.homewithgod.com/heavenlymidis2/faith2.html

Words by John H. Yates
Music by Ira D. Sankey
1891

1 John 5:4
"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world:
and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith."

Encamped along the hills of light, ye Christian soldiers, rise.
And press the battle ere the night shall veil the glowing skies.
Against the foe in vales below let all our strength be hurled.
Faith is the victory, we know,
That overcomes the world.

Chorus
Faith is the victory!
Faith is the victory!
O glorious victory,
That overcomes the world.

His banner over us is love, our sword the Word of God.
We tread the road the saints above with shouts of triumph trod.
By faith, they like a whirlwind's breath, swept on o'er every field.
The faith by which they conquered death
Is still our shining shield.

Chorus
Faith is the victory!
Faith is the victory!
O glorious victory,
That overcomes the world.

On every hand the foe we find drawn up in dread array.
Let tents of ease be left behind, and onward to the fray.
Salvation's helmet on each head, with truth all girt about,
The earth shall tremble 'neath our tread,
And echo with our shout.

Chorus
Faith is the victory!
Faith is the victory!
O glorious victory,
That overcomes the world.

To him that overcomes the foe, white raiment shall be giv'n.
Before the angels he shall know His name confessed in Heav?n.
Then onward from the hill of light, our hearts with love aflame,
We'll vanquish all the hosts of night,
In Jesus' conqu'ring Name.

Chorus
Faith is the victory!
Faith is the victory!
O glorious victory,
That overcomes the world!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Evening Election Prayer Bump!

Lord, remember us, your children gathered here, praying for your aid against what feels like a gathering darkness. Enkindle in us the fire of your love, breathe in us the trust we need to call upon you even as those who would attack us for believing in you rally against us.

On this election day, Lord, open the eyes of those who would cling to the darkness in the mistaken concept that it is good, and help them see what needs to be done to make this country strong and safe.

Lord, we praise your name, you who walk beside us and call us home. Help us to always be ready to be the tool in your hands.

In the name of Jesus, Amen!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

I do love that hymn!