African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#414

414. 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!

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.

2 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,
And that cannot fail. [Refrain]

3 Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ the King:
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian solders
• Meter: 65.65.D. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 2:3
• Topic: The Christian Life: Loyalty and Courage; Processionals; Recessionals

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 65.65.D. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major