CHRISTIAN LIFE >> Christian Warfare

SDAH 612

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!

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Text

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.

3
Crowns and thrones my 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.

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.

Hymn Info

Biblical Reference
(a) 2 Tim 2:3 (b) Jas 4:7 (c) Ep 4:3, 4 (d) Matt 16:18 (e) Rev 5:13

Author
Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924)

Year Published
1864

Hymn Tune
ST. GERTRUDE

Metrical Number
6.5.6.5.D.Ref.

Composer
Arthur S. Sullivan (1842-1899)

Year Composed
1871

Hymn Score

Piano Accompaniment

Notes

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