Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E124

E124. 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.

Chorus:
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. [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 faithful,
Join our happy throng:
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
Glory, laud, and honor,
Unto Christ the King:
This thro' 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
• Meter: 6 5. 12 Lines
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Confession and Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
• Meter: 6 5. 12 Lines
• Key: F Major or modal