Laudes Domini ‎#344

344. "Fight the good fight"

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.

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: "Fight the good fight"
• Author: S. Baring-Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Courage and Cheer; Christians: Encouragements; Courage; Encouragements; Hope: Under Despondency; Soldier, Christian
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: A. S. Sullivan
• Meter: 6s, 5s. D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.