1 Onward, Christian solders,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
leads again the foe;
Forward into battle,
see his banner go!
Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!
2 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. Chorus
3 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. (Chorus)
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
we with angels sing. Chorus
