A HYMN FOR VICTORY
LONG ago, when forth from Egypt
Came a people saved and free, All creation hailed the marvel, Rock and river, sky and sea: Jordan fled, the mountains trembled, Heaven and earth with one accord, Witnessing Jehovah's triumph, Praised and magnified the Lord.
Not today by signs and wonders, Lord, Thy saving power is known, Yet once more in our salvation God's almighty hand we own: He, Who led them forth from bondage, Light by night and cloud by day, Fired our hearts with love for freedom, Gave the power and showed the way.
God, Who called us to His service, Gave us Faith to stand alone, Gave us Hope and strong endurance Till the weary task was done: Courage, Faith and Hope have saved us, Now, to save a world set free, May He grant that best of graces And divinest, Charity!
Not to us, 0 Lord, the glory ; Thine the praise, the victory Thine: Make us know ourselves Thy children, Born to serve a cause divine: As of old Thine hand has blessed us, May Thy grace be with us still, Till Thy people own Thy Kingdom Know Thy Name and do Thy Will!
C. ALINGTON.
The tune to which this hymn was written is 145 in the English Hymnal.)
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