1 Onward, Christian solders,
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 banner go!

Chorus:
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! Chorus

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. Chorus

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,
which can never fail. Chorus

5 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. Chorus