18. Onward Christian Soldiers

Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war
With the cross Jesus Going 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 Jesus
Going on before.*

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,
Brothers lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise

Like a mighty army, Moves the church of God;
Brothers we are trading where the have trod;
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, One in charity.

Crowns and thorns have perished, Kingdoms ruled and waned,
But the church of Jesus constant has remained
Gates of hell can never `Gainst this church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise that can never fail.

Onward then, ye people! Join our happy throng
Blend with our voices In the triumph song;
Glory, praise and honor Unto Christ the King;
This thro` countless ages, Men and angels sings.