The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship ‎#232

232. 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 thorns 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
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938

Tune Information

• Name: [Onward, Christian soldiers]
• Composer: A. S. Sullivan
• Key: F Major or modal