Onward, Christian Soldiers

First line: Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war / Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross / Onward, Christian soldiers / Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching

Original language: English

Words: Sabine Baring-Gould
Music: Arthur S. Sullivan

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Onward, Christian Soldiers
Hymns (1985, 2002 ed.), 246

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!
[Chorus]Onward, Christian soldiers!Marching as to war,With the cross of JesusGoing on before.
2. At the sign of triumphSatan’s host doth flee;On, then, Christian soldiers,On to victory.Hell’s foundations quiverAt the shout of praise;Brothers, lift your voices,Loud your anthems raise.
3. 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.
4. Onward, then, ye people;Join our happy throng.Blend with ours your voicesIn the triumph song:Glory, laud, and honorUnto Christ, the King.This through countless agesMen and angels sing.

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Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns (1985, 2002 ed.), 246

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns: Simplified Accompaniments (1986, 1986 ed.), no. 180

Arr.: Darwin Wolford

Unofficial or Local Publications

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Set Apart: Beloved Missionary Hymns (2013, 2019 ed.), 6

Artist: BYU Men’s Chorus

Arr.: Lane E. Johnson

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soliders

Hymns of the Restoration (Restoration Hymn Society) (1984, 2008 ed.), 473

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns (1985, 1998 ed.), 246

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns (1985, 1985 ed.), 246

Onward Christian Soldiers

Music from October 1982 General Conference (1982, 1982-10 ed.), 1

Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Arr.: Harry Simeone

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Music from April 1978 General Conference (1978, 1978-04 ed.), 4

Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns: Simplified Accompaniments (1972, 1976 ed.), no. 38

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Favorite Seminary Songs (1961, 1965 ed.), no. 27b

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers!

The Hymnal (RLDS) (1956, 1966 ed.), 309

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers!

The Hymnal (RLDS) (1956, 1958 ed.), 309

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers!

The Hymnal (RLDS) (1956, 1956 ed.), 309

Onward Christian Soldiers

The Children Sing (1951, 1951 ed.), 73

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Recreational Songs (1949, 1949 ed.), no. 189

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns (1948, 1979 ed.), 128

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns (1948, 1961-b ed.), 128

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns (1948, 1960-a ed.), 128

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns (1948, 1950 ed.), 128

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns (1948, 1948 ed.), 128

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns and Songs of the M. I. A. (1948, 1948 ed.), 18

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Aaronic Priesthood Choruses (1945, 1945 ed.), no. 48

Arr.: N. Lorenzo Mitchell

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Latter-day Saint Hymns (1927, 1940 ed.), 318

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Latter-day Saint Hymns (1927, 1936 ed.), 318

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Latter-day Saint Hymns (1927, 1928ca-b ed.), 318

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Latter-day Saint Hymns (1927, 1928ca-a ed.), 318

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Latter-day Saint Hymns (1927, 1928 ed.), 318

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Latter-day Saint Hymns (1927, 1927 ed.), 318

Onward Christian Soldiers

Relief Society Song Book (1919, 1930 ed.), 9

Arr.: B. Cecil Gates

Onward Christian Soldiers

Relief Society Song Book (1919, 1927 ed.), 9

Arr.: B. Cecil Gates

Onward Christian Soldiers

Relief Society Song Book (1919, 1923 ed.), 9

Arr.: B. Cecil Gates

Onward Christian Soldiers

Relief Society Song Book (1919, 1919 ed.), 9

Arr.: B. Cecil Gates

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Deseret Sunday School Songs (1909, 1937 ed.), 217

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Deseret Sunday School Songs (1909, 1909 ed.), 217

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Songs of Zion (1908, 1925 ed.), 217

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Songs of Zion (1908, 1920 ed.), 217

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Songs of Zion (1908, 1918 ed.), 217

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Songs of Zion (1908, 1912 ed.), 217

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Songs of Zion (1908, 1908 ed.), 217

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Latter-day Saints’ Psalmody (1889, 1920 ed.), 358

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Latter-day Saints’ Psalmody (1889, 1915 ed.), 358

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Latter-day Saints’ Psalmody (1889, 1912 ed.), 358

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Latter-day Saints’ Psalmody (1889, 1908 ed.), 358

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Latter-day Saints’ Psalmody (1889, 1906 ed.), 358

Onward, Christian Soldiers

A Selection from the Songs of Zion (, 1935 ed.), 217

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers!

Saints Hymnal (Bickerton) (1919, 1998 ed.), 144

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Zion’s Hymnal (Church of Christ, Temple Lot) (1975, 2013 ed.), 135

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Celebrating Grace Hymnal (2010, unknown ed.), 261

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Baptist Hymnal 2008 (2008, 2008 ed.), 660

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war

The Christian Life Hymnal (2006, 2015 ed.), 438

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Lutheran Service Book (2006, 2013 ed.), 662

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

African American Heritage Hymnal (2001, unknown ed.), 481

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Worship and Rejoice (2001, unknown ed.), 509

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

The Celebration Hymnal (1997, 1997 ed.), 731

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

The United Methodist Hymnal (1989, 1990 ed.), 575

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration (1986, 1986 ed.), 479

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers

The Hymnal 1982 (1982, 1985 ed.), 562

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Lutheran Book of Worship (1978, 1978 ed.), 509

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

The New National Baptist Hymnal (1977, 2020 ed.), 385

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Great Hymns of the Faith (1968, 1968 ed.), 181

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Favorite Hymns of Praise (1967, 1991 ed.), 353

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers

Lutheran Service Book and Hymnal (1958, 1958 ed.), 560

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross

Praise and Worship (1952, unknown ed.), 380

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns of the Restoration (Restoration Hymn Society) (1984, 1998 ed.), 261

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Hymns of the Restoration (Restoration Hymn Society) (1984, 1984 ed.), 261

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Zion’s Hymnal (Church of Christ, Temple Lot) (1975, 1975 ed.), 135

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war

Inspired Hymns Restored (RLDS) (1970, 1970 ed.), 58

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Children’s Hymnal (RLDS) (1957, 1957 ed.), 118

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

The Hymnal for Youth (Herald Edition, RLDS) (1951, 1955 ed.), 231

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

The Broadman Hymnal (1940, 1940 ed.), 46

Other Christian Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

The Broadman Hymnal (1940, 1940 ed.), 475

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers!

The Saints’ Hymnal (RLDS, Replica) (1933, 1998-replica ed.), 212

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers!

The Saints’ Hymnal (RLDS) (1933, 1951 ed.), 212

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian soldiers!

The Saints’ Hymnal (RLDS) (1933, 1945 ed.), 212

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Music from April 1911 General Conference (1911, 1911-04 ed.), 2

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Music from April 1910 General Conference (1910, 1910-04 ed.), 1

Onward, Christian soldiers

Music from October 1908 General Conference (1908, 1908-10 ed.), 4

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Zion’s Praises (RLDS) (1903, 1904 ed.), 141

Other Restoration-Based Denominations

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Zion’s Praises (RLDS) (1903, 1903-a ed.), 141

Unofficial or Local Publications

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Favorite Seminary Songs (O. C. Tanner) (1950, 1950 ed.), 50

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Sacred Hymns (Manchester Hymnal) (1840, 1912 ed.), 374

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Sacred Hymns (Manchester Hymnal) (1840, 1905 ed.), 374

Onward, Christian Soldiers

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