
Author: Rev. Sabine Baring Gould Hymnal: Minnetonka Songs #55 (1879) 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.
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 can not fail. [Chorus]
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. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward, Christian soldiers]
Onward, Christian Soldiers