Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#437

437. Onward, Christian Soldiers

1 Onward, Christian solders,
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 At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise! [Refrain]

3 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]

5 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 thru countless ages
Men and 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Challenge; Commitment; Discipleship; Warfare and Victory

Tune Information

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