calling to arms

Like the original, this comedy concerns itself with an invasion of Manhattan by ghosts, and a calling to arms of a ragtag group of spirit-fighters.

Everywhere the roll of the drum is calling to arms—although, I must say, the National Guard does not seem to be in any great hurry.

The British commander had reason to be disturbed, for the alarm-signals were calling to arms thousands of patriots ready to die for their rights.

Meanwhile, in the castle was a great shouting and calling to arms, wherefore it came to Sir Launcelot to know that Sir Blyant was being slain.

Through the dark night urging our rapid way We listen to a low, continued sound, As of a distant drum calling to arms.