Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#541b

541b. Onward, Christian soldiers

1 Onward, Christian solders,
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 the 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]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Meter: 6s, 5s D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899

Tune Information

• Name: GAUNTLETT
• Composer: Henry J. Gauntlett
• Meter: 6s, 5s D.
• Key: B♭ Major