Battle Hymn

LORD God of battle and of pain, Of triumph and defeat, Our human pride, our strength's disdain Judge from Thy mercy-seat; Turn Thou our blows of bitter death To Thine appointed end; Open our eyes to see beneath Each honest foe a friend.

Give us to fight with banners bright And flaming swords of faith; We pray Thee to maintain Thy right In face of hell and death. Smile Thou upon our arms, and bless Our colours in the field, Add Thou, to righteous aims, success With peace and mercy seal'd.