Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-24
THE sEINEy,s sACRED BATTLE.soKG.
BY REV. PuINEAs STOWE,

BIZ REV. TlflNLAo SAO"6f
Pastor Of First Baptist Mariners Church. Boston,
on his fiftieth Anniversary, March ~, lopZ
Dedicated to the Offers and Sailors Of me u g.
NARY, and to The noble body Of me-. on toord The
q. S. Receir;ng Ship Ohio and the Uhoie Block
coiHg Squadron.
TusE-"Im going home to die no more
God of the mighty rolling sea,
With trustful hearts we come to thee,
Imploring strength and grace divine,
That light from heaven may on US shine
I'll fight for Jesus, Zion's King;
I'll fight for Jesus, lions King;
He is my King-IIe is my King
I'll fight for my all-conquering King.
All nations are ath--thy sway,
And thou rebellion canst allay;
One word from thee-the sea is calm,
And wars dread strife no more can harm.
The banner we have loved so well,
Shall thrill all hearts with magic spell
And traitors cen shall speed their flight,
When they behold it cleaning bright.
The banner Of our Country's joy,
Who would ore bright star destroy?
Who, who would trail it in the dust
Flag Of the brave-the true-the lust !!
Rebellion, Mighty God put down,
I And victory every effort crown.
Drive, drive rebellion from the land
Keep us in one fraternal band.
The Sailor brave, who leaves his home,
Protect, defend, should danger come !;
Around him throw thy potent shield,
On sea, and ON the battle field. A
Our Government sustain, we pray,
Nor let Confederate power have sway
Destruction is the path they tread, u
Bring down the naughty traitors head
This is war for truth and right,
Freedom against expressions might,
Millions now crushed to earth shall rise,
And gladstone shouts ascend the skies.
Let prayer arise from every heart,
And light and love to all impart,
May harmony and peace abound,
And noble aims in all be found.
Let no profane or idle words,
Insult thine ear, thou Lord of Lords,
Impress each noble mind to be
A child of God, from sin set free.
Oh may each ship Bethel be,
While sailing on Thy sparkling sea-
Great God, display thy saving grace,
Reveal to all thy smiling face.
A mother prays for her dear child
Father, now hear; the fond one shield
From rushing on in sins dark way,
And keep him from the tempter's sway.
The cup Of death that blasts the soul,
And turks within the madd'ning bowl,
May all depart and shun that road
That leads from purity and God.
We wish you well, brave men and true,
Our prayers shall oft ascend for you,iE
We love the sailors precious soul,
Oh ! Jesus, all his power control.
Spirit Of God, convince of sin!
The work of holiness begin,
Oh sanctify the sailors heart,
That he may choose the better part.
Our life is like painted dream,
Or like the rapid summer stream
Soon will it close, and all be Ger,
Then may we reach bright Canaan shore
May all on board have armor bright,
And in Gods ways take great delight,
Striving every day to do his will,
Marching up lions sacred hill,
No battle ships or lannon's roar,
Shall ever shake that blissful shore,
No field of slaughter meet the eye,
In that bright eternity.
And when we walk the golden street,
Our crowns We'll cast at Jesus feet,
And songs enraptured there delight
The randsomcd souls in glory bright.