1. Onward, Christian soldiers!Marching as to war,With the cross of JesusGoing 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 JesusGoing on before.
2. Like a mighty armyMoves the Church of God.Brothers, we are treadingWhere the Saints have trod.We are not divided,All one body we,One in hope and doctrine,One in charity.
Onward, Christian soldiers,Marching as to war,With the cross of JesusGoing on before.
3. Crowns and thrones may perish,Kingdoms rise and wane,But the Church of JesusConstant will remain.Gates of hell can never’Gainst that Church prevail.We have Christ’s own promiseAnd that cannot fail.
Onward, Christian soldiers,Marching as to war,With the cross of JesusGoing on before.
4. Onward, then, ye people,Join our happy throng;Blend with ours your voicesIn the triumph song;Glory, laud, and honor,Unto Christ, the King;This through countless agesMen and angels sing.
Onward, Christian soldiers,Marching as to war,With the cross of JesusGoing on before.