Lyrics

1. 1. Onward, Christian soldiers!
   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 banners go!
2. (Chorus)
   Onward, Christian soldiers!
   Marching as to war,
   With the cross of Jesus
   Going on before.
3. 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;
   Brothers, lift your voices,
   Loud your anthems raise.
4. 3. Like a mighty army
   Moves the Church of God;
   Brothers, we are treading
   Where the Saints have trod.
   We are not divided;
   All one body we:
   One in hope and doctrine,
   One in charity.
5. 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 through countless ages
   Men and angels sing.
6. Text: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
   Music: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900