Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: With Heart and Voice #135 (1989) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Hymnal Title: With Heart and Voice Lyrics: 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]
Topics: The Church in the World Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian Soldiers