The phrase "fire and sword" resonates through 3 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
fire and sword
...A flame is kindled by their rear,
Plague, famine, fire and sword are joined,
And ghastly ruin stalks behind....
A flame is kindled by their rear,
Plague, famine, fire and sword are joined,
And ghastly ruin stalks behind.
...Faith of our fathers! living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
Oh how our hearts beat high with joy...
Faith of our fathers! living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
Oh how our hearts beat high with joy
...And we its bliss regain;
Guarded so long by fire and sword,
The gate stands wide, the way restored,...
And we its bliss regain;
Guarded so long by fire and sword,
The gate stands wide, the way restored,
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