Onward, Christian soldiers ! marching as to war, Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before. Christ, the Royal Master, leads against the foe ; Forward into battle see His banners go.
Onward, Christian soldiers I marching as to war. Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before.
2. At the name of Jesus Satan's host doth 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 !
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 doctrine, one in charity.
4. 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.
5. 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.