2.- HOLD THE FORT    by P. P. Blie, P. P. Blis 
Key:  | Capo: 0fr |  Left-Handed 

HOLD THE FORT 


1 Ho! my comrades, see the signal, 
Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing, 
Victory is nigh!

Refrain:
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” 
Jesus signals still,
Wave the answer back to Heaven, 
“By Thy grace we will.” 

2 See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on;
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone. [Refrain]

3 See the glorious banner waving, 
Hear the bugle blow;
In our Leader’s Name we triumph 
Over every foe. [Refrain]

4 Fierce and long the battle rages, 
But our help is near;
Onward comes our great Commander, 
Cheer, my comrades, cheer! [Refrain]

Gospel Songs, 1874