These may be denominated martial.

Now what is generally the tenor of these songs?
The authors celebrate victories.

They endeavour, regardless of the question, whether their own cause be a right or a wrong one, to excite joy at the events, it is their aim frequently to rouse the soul to the performance of martial exploits, as to exploits the fullest of human glory.

They frequently threaten enemies with new chastisements, and new victories, and breathe the spirit of revenge.

But the Quakers consider all wars, whether offensive or defensive, as against the spirit of the christian religion.