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The Chariots of the Lord

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The Chariots of the Lord

‘”The Chariots of the Lord” is a poem by Rev. John Brownlie, D.D., set to music by Edward Elgar in 1914.

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The song was written for Clara Butt and first performed by her in the Royal Albert Hall on 28 June 1914. It was published by Boosey & Co.

Lyrics

THE CHARIOTS OF THE LORD

The chariots of the Lord are strong,Mount them and fight against the wrong,Where, unabashed, the power of sinRide, in the strength of God, and winWhere hands are weak, and hearts are faint,Where hearts that murmur no complaint,There let the power of God be shown,To rescue those who strive alone,For freedom wield the sword of might,Strike boldly in the name of right,Where unabashed, the power of sinRide, in the strength of God, and win

Recordings

  • "The Unknown Elgar" includes "The Chariots of the Lord" performed by Stephen Holloway (bass), with Barry Collett (piano).

    • References

    The Chariots of the Lord Wikipedia
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