Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#24

24. Forward, Christian Soldiers

1 Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way,
Sword in hand, bravely stand for the right today;
Rally 'round our standard, sound the battle cry,
Lift the cross of Jesus, wave its banner high.

Chorus:
Forward, Christian soldiers, trusting in the Lord,
Leading on to victory:
Hallelujah! we shall sing, hallelujah to the King!
Leading on to victory.

2 Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way,
Bold and strong, wake the song, rank by rank today;
See the foe advancing, hear the trumpet call;
Steady now and fearless, forward, one and all. [Chorus]

3 Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way,
Lo! a star from afar, shines for us today;
'Tis our Royal Master, bending from the skies,
To His faithful servants reaching forth the prize. [Chorus]

4 Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way,
Look above, crowns of love, wait the promised day;
Follow our Commander till the war is past,
Then, with Him in glory, live and reign at last. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way
• Title: Forward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Forward, Christian soldiers, trusting in the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christian warfare; Soldiers--Christian

Tune Information

• Name: [Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way]
• Composer: I. Allan Sankey
• Key: C Major