Christian Worship ‎#869

869. 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 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. [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, ye faithful,
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
saints and angels sing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 (abr., alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Meter: 65 65 D with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 6:10-18
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:3
  ;
  Revelation 19:11-16
  ;
  Ephesians 4:4-6
  ;
  Matthew 16:16-18
• Topic: Church Militant
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 65 65 D with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Setting: Service Book and Hymnal, 1958
• Copyright: Public Domain