Revival Praises ‎#176

176. 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 At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
Oh, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise. [Chorus}

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. [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: Sabine Baring-Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Publication Date: 1907
• Notes: To Prof. Chas. F. Allen.

Tune Information

• Name: [Onward, Christian soldiers!]
• Composer (verses): E. O. Excell
• Composer (chorus): Arthur S. Sullivan
• Key: F Major
• Notes: To Prof. Chas. F. Allen.