Wartburg Hymnal ‎#350

350. 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;
On then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;--
Brother, 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 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. [Chorus]

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 through countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Author: S. Baring-Gould
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Warfare and Processional
• Notes: Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

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