The Voice of Praise ‎#181

181. 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 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]

3 Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
'Gather that Church prevail:
We have Christ's own promise,
And that cannot fail. [Chorus]

4 Onward then, ye faithful,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, praise and honor
Unto Christ, the King:
This, thro' countless ages,
Men and angels sing. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Title: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers!
• Publication Date: 1904
• Notes: "Be strong and of a good courage."--Deut. 31: 6

Tune Information

• Name: [Onward, Christian soldiers!]
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan
• Key: F Major
• Notes: "Be strong and of a good courage."--Deut. 31: 6