Battle Hymn (alternative lyrics)

Alternative words by Joe Vermeulen.
Being in a congregation of mosly South African migrants who knew the tune, but for many the high English words had little meaning - I rewrote parts of the lyrics to suit our people, thereby making it more singable and understandable.

My eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
It is written that the Son will come, creation to restore
But until that day, His Church will pray
For God to open doors
His Kingdom to advance

(Chorus 1)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.

In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His being that transfigures you and me:
As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free,
While God is marching on.


(Chorus 2)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
While God is marching on.


We can almost hear the trumpet sound
The Lord’s return is near
There are still so many people lost His Gospel they must hear
Still the Spirit and the Church say “Maranatha, Come!”
The Lord’s return is near!

(Chorus 3)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Our God is marching on.