By and by, our foes we'll conquer

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By and by, our foes we'll conquer

Author: Knowles Shaw
Tune: [By and by our foes we'll conquer]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 By and by our foes we'll conquer,
If our ways please the Lord;
Triumph, too, in each encounter,
If our ways please the Lord;
Why, then, should we be retreating?
Let each heart with hope be beating,
Waiting for the Master's greeting,
If our ways please the Lord.

Chorus:
Sing the song of victory;
Sing the song of victory;
We shall praise him by and by,
If our ways please the Lord.

2 We must wear the Christian armor,
If our ways please the Lord;
We must fight like men of valor,
If our ways please the Lord;
Take the helmet of salvation,
Faith your shield in every station,
Publish Christ to every nation,
If our ways please the Lord. [Chorus]

3 We shall reign with Him in glory,
If our ways please the Lord;
We shall tell the wondrous story,
If our ways please the Lord;
Onward, then, His banner o'er us;
See our foes shall fall before us;
We shall join the mighty chorus,
If our ways please the Lord. [Chorus]

Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #84

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Author: Knowles Shaw

Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >

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