Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: The Worshipbook #542 (1972) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Topics: Civil Year New Year 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.
[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, you 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]
Amen. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian Soldiers