The Carolean’s Prayer

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In 1682 king Charles XI started to reorganize the Swedish army which proved to be rather weak in the Scanian War (1674-1679). Each province was bound by contract to raise… Read More

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The Carolean’s Prayer Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Far beyond their nations' borders
There's an army on the march
For religion, king, and glory
In the name of Christ their enemies chastise

[Verse 2]
Taking orders from the heavens
Through hostile fire they will march
Unaffected by the volleys
Facing death their faith will keep their fear at bay

[Chorus]
Into battle facing the fire
Lord thy will be done
Into battle walk in a line
See the white in their eyes
Caroleans are marching on
Put their lives in God's hand
For their kingdom and fatherland
See the white in their eyes
Caroleans are marching on

[Verse 3]
Morale and discipline unites them
A common faith to keep them strong
Always on their way to heaven
In the name of Christ, their enemies chastise

[Chorus]
Into battle facing the fire
Lord thy will be done
Into battle walk in a line
See the white in their eyes
Caroleans are marching on
Put their lives in God's hand
For their kingdom and fatherland
See the white in their eyes
Caroleans are marching on

[Bridge]
Fader vår, som är i himmelen
Helgat varde ditt namn
Tillkomme ditt rike
Ske din vilja
Såsom i himmelen så och uppå jorden
Ge oss bröd och idag
Och förlåt oss våran skuld

Ahead, facing the lead
An army of Swedes, performing God's deeds
Showing no fear, their judgement is near
Making their sacrifice
When the king and his men
Their enemies sight, prepare for the fight
Banners held high, ready to die
Hear how they praise the Lord

[Chorus]
Into battle facing the fire
Lord thy will be done
Into battle walk in a line
See the white in their eyes
Caroleans are marching on
Put their lives in God's hand
For their kingdom and fatherland
See the white in their eyes
Caroleans are marching on

[Outro]
Fader vår, som är i himmelen
Helgat varde ditt namn
Tillkomme ditt rike
Ske din vilja
Såsom i himmelen så och uppå jorden
Ge oss bröd och idag
Och förlåt oss våran skuld
Fader vår, som är i himmelen
Helgat varde ditt namn
Tillkomme ditt rike
Ske din vilja
Såsom i himmelen så och uppå jorden
Ge oss bröd och idag
Och förlåt oss våran skuld
Fader vår, som är i himmelen
Helgat varde ditt namn
Tillkomme ditt rike
Ske din vilja
Såsom i himmelen så och uppå jorden
Ge oss bröd och idag
Och förlåt oss våran skuld
Fader vår, som är i himmelen
Helgat varde ditt namn
Tillkomme ditt rike
Ske din vilja
Såsom i himmelen så och uppå jorden
Ge oss bröd och idag
Och förlåt oss våran skuld

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In 1682 king Charles XI started to reorganize the Swedish army which proved to be rather weak in the Scanian War (1674-1679). Each province was bound by contract to raise and supply a regiment of 1,200 men, called Caroleans.

During years of training the infantry tactics grew more efficient than anywhere else in Europe. The soldiers had to march on until they were close enough to see the white in their enemies' eyes. Then the front row kneeled and the first two ranks fired their muskets at the same time.

The iron-hard discipline and courage which was needed for such offensive battle tactics was made possible by the strong belief in God every Carolean had. So the Swedish army often managed to defeat a numerically much larger host.