A HUSSITE SONG.
Attributed to John Žižka.
You who are champions of God,
And of his law,
Pray Him to assist you, and laud
Him and His law.
So shall ye conquer through God,
And be victorious.
Our Lord has told us not to fear
Those who can kill
The body, but keep Him near,
And fight with will.
Fight valiantly then with no fear,
And make strong your hearts.
Christ will repay thee hundredfold—
For he has said,
“Who dies for me, and in my fold,
Is happy dead.
For him shall open joys untold—
And life eternal.”
So archers, and lancers, and all
Ye warlike men;
Hallebards, and ye that appall
The hearts of men;
Remember all, ye warriors tall,
God’s loving kindness.
E’en if the enemy be strong—
Still do not fear.
Let God’s word be your battle song,
Know He is near.
Fly not, but fight the battle long,
Better death than flight.
