The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#479

479. 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 host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Christians, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise! [Refrain]

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. [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 thru countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with refrain
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Discipleship; Spiritual Warfare
• Notes: Optional Transition from "Soldiers of Christ, Arise". Optional final refrain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan
• Composer (descant): David Allen
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Descant © Copyright 1986 WORD MUSIC (a div. of WORD, INC.)
• Notes: Optional introduction (or transition from "Soldiers of Christ, Arise")