The Celebration Hymnal

731

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 host doth flee;  
On, then, Christian soldiers,  
On to victory!  
Hell's foundations quiver  
At the shout of praise;  
Christians, lift your voices,  
Loud your anthems raise! [Refrain]  

3 Like a mighty army  
Moves the Church of God;  
Christians, we are treading  
Where the saints have trod.  
We are not divided;  
All one body, we:  
One in hope and doctrine,  
One in charity. [Refrain]  

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 thro' countless ages  
Men and angels sing. [Refrain]

WORDS: Sabine Baring-Gould
MUSIC: Arthur S. Sullivan
Theme: Walking with God: Spiritual Conflict and Victory