Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#381

381. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war

1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before!
Christ, the Royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle see His banners go.
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, which is gone 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.
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before!

3 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus constant will remain;
Gates of hell can never gainst that Church prevail;
We have Christ's own promise, which can never fail.
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before!

4 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honour, men and angels sing,
Through the countless ages, unto Christ the King.
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before!

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war
• Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Army, Christ's; Christian (See also Conflict): Warfare; Church: Triumphant; Warfare, the Christian; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Gospel: Banner; Soldiers of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5 with Ref.
• Key: E Major