The Hymnal 1982 562
Onward, Christian soldiers
- Tune
- st. gertrude
- Author(s)
- Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
- Composer(s)
- Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900
- Meter
- 6.5.6.5 D with refrain
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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; Christians, 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 Crown 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 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 we with angels sing. (Refrain)