Text:Onward, Christian soldiers
Author:Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Tune:ST. GERTRUDE
Composer:Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900

487. 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.

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before!

2 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 cannot fail. [Refrain]

3 Onward, then, ye people!
join our happy throng;
blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song:
"Glory, laud and honour
unto Christ the King!"
This through countless ages
we with angels sing. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
Title: Onward, Christian soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 (alt.)
Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soliders
Meter: 6 5 6 5 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ;
Topic: Cross; Jesus Christ: Kingship / Reign; Recessionals (2 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: ST. GERTRUDE
Composer: Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900
Meter: 6 5 6 5 D
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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