Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #118 (1957) Topics: The Church Militant First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers! Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers! Lyrics: 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 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. [Refrain]
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,
And that cannot fail. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward, Christian soldiers!]
Onward, Christian Soldiers