Hymn: | Onward Christian Soldiers |
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Tune: | St Gertrude |
Words: | S Baring-Gould (1834-1924) |
Music: | Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) |
Verse 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!
Chorus
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, going on before.
Verse 2
At the name of Jesus Satan’s legions flee;
On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory.
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
Chorus
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, going on before.
Verse 3
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 calling, one in charity.
Chorus
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, going on before.
Verse 4
Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song;
Glory, praise and honour unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages men and angels sing.
Chorus
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, going on before.