118. 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 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 cannot 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 through 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!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1957
Topic: Songs Suitable for Juniors; The Church Militant
Tune Information
Name: [Onward, Christian soldiers!]
Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan
Key: E Major



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