The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1397

1397. 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!

Chorus:
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;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

4 Crowns and thrones have perished,
Kingdoms ruled and waned,
But the Church of Jesus
Constant has remained.
Gates of hell can never
'Gainst that Church prevail;
We have Christ's own promise,
That can never fail. [Chorus]

5 Onward, then, ye people!
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, praise, and honor
Unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Psalm 18:39
• Topic: Bible Songs: Special Selections

Tune Information

• Name: ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
• Composer: Sir Arthur Sullivan
• Key: E Major