With Heart and Voice ‎#135

135. Onward, Christian Soldiers

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!

Refrain:
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;
let us boldly follow where the saints have trod.
We are not divided; all one body we
one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. [Refrain]

3 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]

4 Onward, then, O people, join our happy throng:
blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
we through countless ages with the angels sing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1865, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Meter: 65 65 D with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Topic: The Church in the World

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan (1871)
• Meter: 65 65 D with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major