Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Hymnal: Melodious Sonnets #108 (1885) Hymnal Title: Melodious Sonnets First Line: In the battlefield of life, Christian, take thy place Refrain First Line: Onward march! onward march Lyrics: 1 In the battle-field of life,
Christian, take thy place;
When thy foes before thee rise
Meet them face to face.
Refrain:
Onward march! onward march!
Cross of Christ thy sing;
Forward march! forward march!
Vict’ry shall be thine!
2 Raise thy banner high and free,
Christ shall lead thee on,
Safe thro’ all the storm of war,
Till the vict’ry’s won. [Refrain]
3 Clad in armor of the Lord,
Ready for the foe,
Shield and breast-plate strong and sure,
Onward, Christian, go! [Refrain]
4 See, thine enemies approach,
Armies of the world!
Meet them bravely, meet them well,
With thy flag unfurled! [Refrain]
5 Onward, Christian, for the war,
Join the noble fight;
Christ shall lead the army forth,—
Battle for the right! [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Languages: English Tune Title: [In the battlefield of life]
Onward March