The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#589

589. 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.

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the Cross of Jesus
Going on before.

2 At the sign of triumph,
Satan's armies 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. [Refrain]

3 Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus
Constant shall 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 faithful,
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]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1865)
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5. D. With Refrain.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Occasional: Processional; Christian Soldiers; Spiritual Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1872)
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5. D. With Refrain.
• Key: E♭ Major