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Text:Like an army we are marching
Author:Sallie Martin
Tune:[Like an army we are marching]
Composer:Wm. J. Kirkpatrick

53. Like an army we are marching

1 Like an army we are marching,
In the service of the Lord;
Marching onward to the vict'ry
He has promised in his word.

Chorus:
Marching, marching,
Marching brave and strong,
Like an army we are marching,
While we sing our happy song.

2 Like an army we are marching,
With our banners, day by day,
Looking ever unto Jesus,
Trusting him to guide our way. [Chorus]

3 Like an army we are marching,
From the Sunday-school we come;
Trained to follow our Commander,
Till he brings us safely home. [Chorus]

4 Like an army we are marching,
Many trials tho' we meet,
We shall count them scores of blessings,
When we rest at Jesus' feet. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Like an army we are marching
Author: Sallie Martin
Refrain First Line: Marching, marching
Language: English
Publication Date: 1892
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Like an army we are marching]
Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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