Minnetonka Songs ‎#55

55. 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.

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 can not 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 thro' countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Rev. Sabine Baring Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Onward, Christian soldiers]
• Arranger: Jos. Hayden
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.