The Worshipbook ‎#542

542. 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.

[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;
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]

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, you people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers
• Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1864, alt.)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 6:12
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Civil Year: New Year; Other Observances: Mission
• Copyright: Words used by permission of Gordon A. Hitchcock and the Executors of the estate of the late Sabine Baring-Gould.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GERTRUDE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan (1871)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major