Concordia ‎#214

214. 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 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. [Chorus]

4 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 thro' countless ages,
Men and angels sing. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1865)
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Childhood and Youth: Youth; Work; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arther S. Sullivan (1871)
• Key: E Major