Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#208

208. 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 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 faithful,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph-song:
Glory, praise, and honor,
Unto Christ the King:
This, through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.
[Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christian warfare

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan
• Meter: 6s, 5s, D. with Ref.
• Key: F Major