Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#118

118. 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,
Which can never 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

• Name: [Onward, Christian soldiers!]
• Composer: Arthur Sullivan
• Key: E Major