Again he sounded, and we heard the cry

Of the Word-wounded, as about to die;

Further and further spread the conquering word,

As loud he cried - ‘The Battle of the Lord.’

E’en those apart who were the sound denied,

Fell down instinctive, and in spirit died.

Nor stay’d he yet - his eye, his frown, his speech,

His very gesture, had a power to teach:

With outstretch’d arms, strong voice, and piercing call,

He won the field, and made the Dagons fall;