Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#514

514. 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 At the sign of triumph
Satan's legions flee;
on then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
lift your hearts and voices,
loud your anthems raise: [Refrain]

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: [Refrain]

4 Onward, then, you people,
join our happy throng;
blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song:
'Glory, laud, and honour
unto Christ the King!'
This through countless ages,
we with angels sing: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward! Christian soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Onward! Christian soldiers
• Meter: 6565 D and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 2:3-4
  ;
  Daniel 2:44
  ;
  Ephesians 6:12
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
  ;
  Matthew 16:18
  ;
  Psalm 20:5
  ;
  Revelation 19:5-6
  ;
  Revelation 19:16
• Topic: Life in Christ: Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Church: images of; Conflict; Jesus: cross; Victory

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900 (adapted)
• Meter: 6565 D and refrain
• Key: E♭ Major