Author: S. Baring-Gould Hymnal: HWP1915 #82 (1915) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould 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;
Forward into battle,
See, his banners go,
Christ the royal Master
Leads against the foe.
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 can not 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 thro’ countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward, Christian soldiers]
Onward, Christian Soldiers