The Hymnal ‎#365

365. 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 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]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Author: Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (1865)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Work; The Kingdom of God on Earth: Discipleship and Service; Christ: Captain, Our; Discipleship and Service; Processionals; Soldiers of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan (1871)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Tune used by permission of Novello and Company, Ltd.