Faith Is The Victory -- Instrumental

Faith Is The Victory -- Lyrics by John H. Yates, 1837-1900. Tune by Ira D. Sankey, 1840-1908

1. 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.

Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory!
Oh, glorious victory, that overcomes the world.

2. 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.

Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory!
Oh, glorious victory, that overcomes the world.

3. 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.

Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory!
Oh, glorious victory, that overcomes the world.

4. To him that overcomes the foe white raiment shall be given
Before the angels he shall know his name confessed in heaven.
Then onward from the hills of light our hearts with love aflame;
We'll vanquish all the hosts of night in Jesus' conquering name.

Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory!
Oh, glorious victory, that overcomes the world.