Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#560

560. 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 legions 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 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 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. [Refrain]

5 Onward, then, ye faithful;
Join the 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834 - 1924
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Saints' Days - Minor Festivals; The Church: The People of God; The Church: Worship - The Close of Service; Ordination; The Life In Christ: Service; The Life In Christ: Conflict and Victory

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842 - 1900
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5. D. With Refrain.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: By permission of G. Curwen and Sons, Ltd.