International Song Service ‎#62

62. Onward, Christian soldiers!

1 Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before,
Christ, the royal Master
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See, His banners go!

Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.

2 Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided,
All one body we,
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity. [Chorus]

3 Crowns and thorns may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain;
Gates of hell can never
Gainst the Church prevail,
We have Christ's own promise,
And that cannot fail. [Chorus]

4 Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with our your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ the King.
This thro' countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: "ONWARD"
• Meter: 6, 5
• Key: E Major