Victory, victory, hear the angels say, When a gentle word turns angry thoughts away; Tho' the stormy battlefield a little heart may be, 'Tis a mighty conflict, 'This a glorious victory. How goes the battle, then, What news today? One side is gaining ground, One giving way. Rally for the right, Oh, battle manfully, Let the blessed angel band Shout the victory. Victory, victory, Zion shall be free; Let the blessed angel band Shout the victory. Victory, victory, shout the evil throng, When a little heart gives room to purpose wrong, Then the holy angel bands do sadly turn away; Victory, our victory, the evil spirits say. How goes the battle, then, What news today? One side is gaining ground, One giving way. Rally for the right, Oh, battle manfully, Let the blessed angel band Shout the victory. Victory, victory, Zion shall be free; Let the blessed angel band Shout the victory. Victory, victory, soon we all may sing, "Glory be to Thee, O Lord, our heavenly king! Thou hast overthrown the last, the dreaded enemy; Thine alone the battle Lord, Be thine the victory. How goes the battle, then, What news today? One side is gaining ground, One giving way. Rally for the right, Oh, battle manfully, Let the blessed angel band Shout the victory. Victory, victory, Zion shall be free; Let the blessed angel band Shout the victory.