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!

CHORUS
Onward, Christian soldiers
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.

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.

Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain;
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst the Church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise,
Which can never fail.

At the sign of triumph,
Satan’s host doth flee;
Oh, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise!

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.