414. 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 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]

3 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!
Title: Onward, Christian Soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian solders
Meter: 65.65.D. with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: Loyalty and Courage; Processionals; Recessionals
Tune Information
Name: ST. GERTRUDE
Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
Meter: 65.65.D. with Refrain
Key: E♭ Major



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