28. 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, ye 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]

Text Information
First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war
Title: Onward Christian Soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian solders
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Worship and Adoration
Tune Information
Name: [Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war]
Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan
Key: E♭ Major



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