The New English Hymnal ‎#435

435. 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 *At the sign of triumph
Satan's legions flee;
On then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory.
Hell's foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise. [Refrain]

3 *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]

4 Crowns 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 honour
Unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Meter: 65 65 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986

Tune Information

• Name: ST GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 65 65 and refrain
• Key: E♭ Major