ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIER 18

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!

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 that 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.

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