Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#509

509. 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;
Let us boldly follow
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, you faithful,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ the king.
We through countless ages
With the angels sing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 6 5 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Commitment; Christian Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 6 5 D
• Key: E♭ Major