The Hymnal 1982 ‎#562

562. 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 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Meter: 65. 65. D with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 65. 65. D with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major