Ho! my comrades, see the signal, Waving in the sky! Reinforcements now appearing, Victory is night! "Hold the fort, for I am coming," Jesus signals still, Wave the answer back to heaven, "By thy grace, we will." See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on; Mighty men around us falling, Courage almost gone. "Hold the fort, for I am coming," Jesus signals still, Wave the answer back to heaven, "By thy grace, we will." See the glorious banner waving, Hear the bugle blow; In our Leader's name we'll triumph, Over every foe. "Hold the fort, for I am coming," Jesus signals still, Wave the answer back to heaven, "By thy grace, we will." Fierce and long the battle rages, But our Help is near; Onward comes our great commander, Cheer, my comrades, cheer! "Hold the fort, for I am coming," Jesus signals still, Wave the answer back to heaven, "By thy grace, we will."