Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#407

407. Oft in danger, oft in woe

1 Oft in danger, oft in woe,
Onward, Christians, onward go,
Bear the toil, maintain the strife,
Strengthened with the Bread of life.

2 Onward, Christians, onward go,
Join the war and face the foe;
Will ye flee in danger's hour?
Know ye not your Captain's power?

3 Let your drooping hearts be glad;
March, in heavenly armour clad;
Fight, nor think the battle long;
Victory soon shall tune your song

4 Let not sorrow dim your eye;
Soon shall every tear be dry:
Let not fears your course impede;
Great your strength, if great your need.

5 Onward then to battle move;
More than conquerors ye shall prove:
Though opposed by many a foe,
Christian soldiers, onward go.

Text Information

• First Line: Oft in danger, oft in woe
• Author: Mrs. Frances S. Colquhoun
• Author: H. Kirke White, 1785-1806
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Warfare, the Christian; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Soldiers of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
• Composer: Dr. H. J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: F Major or modal