514. 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 At the sign of triumph
Satan's legions flee;
on then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
lift your hearts and voices,
loud your anthems raise: [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 honour
unto Christ the King!'
This through countless ages,
we with angels sing: [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Onward! Christian soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) (alt.)
Refrain First Line: Onward! Christian soldiers
Meter: 6565 D and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2005
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Life in Christ: Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Church: images of; Conflict (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. GERTRUDE
Composer: Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900 (adapted)
Meter: 6565 D and refrain
Key: E♭ Major



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