The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1246

1246. Lo! the day of God is breaking

1 Lo! the day of God is breaking;
See the gleaming from afar!
Sons of earth, from slumber waking,
Hail the bright and Morning Star.

Chorus:
Hear the call! O gird your armor on;
Grasp the Spirit's mighty Sword,
Take the helmet of salvation,
Pressing on to battle for the Lord.

2 Trust in him who is your Captain;
Let no heart in terror quail;
Jesus leads the gath'ring legions,
In his name we shall prevail. [Chorus]

3 Onward marching, firm and steady,
Faint not, fear not Satan's frown,
For the Lord is with you always,
Till you wear the victor's crown. [Chorus]

4 Conq'ring hosts with banners waving,
Sweeping on o'er hill and plain,
Ne'er shall halt till swells the anthem,
"Christ o'er all the world doth reign!' [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Lo! the day of God is breaking
• Author: W. F. S.
• Refrain First Line: Hear the call! O gird your armor on
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 6:13
• Topic: Bible Songs: Missionary Songs

Tune Information

• Name: HEAR THE CALL
• Composer: Wm. F. Sherwin
• Key: B♭ Major