Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Intro:
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
Verse 1:
C majorC G7G7
Let us all press on in the work of the Lord,
C majorC
That when life is o’er we may gain a reward;
FF
In the fight for right let us wield a sword,
G7G7 C majorC G7G7 C majorC
The mighty sword of truth.
Chorus:
G7G7 C majorC
Fear not, though the enemy deride;
G7G7
Courage, for the Lord is on our side.
C majorC FF
We will heed not what the wicked may say,
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
But the Lord alone we will obey.
Verse 2:
C majorC G7G7
We will not retreat, though our numbers may be few
C majorC
When compared with the opposite host in view;
FF
But an unseen pow’r will aid me and you
G7G7 C majorC G7G7 C majorC
In the glorious cause of truth.
Chorus:
G7G7 C majorC
Fear not, though the enemy deride;
G7G7
Courage, for the Lord is on our side.
C majorC FF
We will heed not what the wicked may say,
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
But the Lord alone we will obey.
Verse 3:
C majorC G7G7
If we do what’s right we have no need to fear,
C majorC
For the Lord, our helper, will ever be near;
FF
In the days of trial his Saints he will cheer,
G7G7 C majorC G7G7 C majorC
And prosper the cause of truth.
Chorus:
G7G7 C majorC
Fear not, though the enemy deride;
G7G7
Courage, for the Lord is on our side.
C majorC FF
We will heed not what the wicked may say,
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
But the Lord alone we will obey.