Author: S. Baring-Gould Hymnal: Laudes Domini #344 (1890) Topics: Courage and Cheer; Christians Encouragements; Courage; Encouragements; Hope Under Despondency; Soldier, Christian; Christians Encouragements; Courage; Encouragements; Hope Under Despondency; Soldier, Christian 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.
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,
And that cannot 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 through countless ages,
Men and angels sing. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
"Fight the good fight"