Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: Hallowed Hymns, New and Old #208 (1908) Hymnal Title: Hallowed Hymns, New and Old 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 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]
Topics: Christian warfare Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian Soldiers