Youth Melodies and Action Songs ‎#68

68. 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 banner 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;
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 through countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1952

Tune Information

• Name: [Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war]
• Composer: A. S. Sullivan
• Incipit: 55555 65221 23135
• Key: F Major or modal