International Song Service ‎#10

10. Onward! O Christian Warriors

1 Onward! O Christian Warriors,
Where'er the trumpet calls,
Onward! the leader summons,
Beyond the shelt'ring walls;
Onward! the work awaits you,
Fear not the cold world's frown,
Arm for the glorious conflict,
Then wear the victor's crown.

2 Onward! with loving purpose,
Where crime and sorrow reign,
Onward! like men in earnest,
Onward with heart and brain;
Onward! to save the erring,
To break the bonds of sin:
Onward! the lost to rescue,
Gems for Christ's crown to win.

3 Onward! the battle thickens,
The captain's signal see?
Onward! to deeds of glory,
Onward to victory!
Onward! with God assisting,
Like soldiers true and brave,
Till o'er conquered fortress,
Salvations banner waves.

Text Information

• First Line: Onward! O Christian Warriors
• Author: Rev. S. F. Smith, D. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ONWARD! CHRISTIAN WARRIORS
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.