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

Chorus
"Hold the fort, for I am coming!"
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
"By Thy grace we will!"

Verse 2
See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on:
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone!

Chorus
`Hold the fort, for I am coming!`
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
`By Thy grace we will!`

Verse 3
See the glorious banner waving!
Hear the trumpet blow!
In our Leader's name we'll triumph
Over every foe!

Chorus
`Hold the fort, for I am coming!`
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
`By Thy grace we will!`

Verse 4
Fierce and long the battle rages,
But our help is near:
Onward comes our great Commander,
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!

Chorus
`Hold the fort, for I am coming!`
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to heaven,
`By Thy grace we will!`