St. Gertrude
Onward, Christian soldiers
562
The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal)
Metric Index
65. 65. D with Refrain 
Modality
Eâ™­ Major 
15-Pitch Humming Index
*SSSSUDDSDUUDUU 
Author
Sabine Baring-Gould [1834-1924 (alt.)] 
Composer
Arthur Seymour Sullivan [1842-1900] 
Language
English 
Publication Date
1985 
Refrain First Line
Onward, Christian soldiers 
Last Five Uses
• Used on Jun 23, 2024 10:30 as the Recessional Hymn at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA
• Used on Jun 17, 2018 09:30 as the Recessional Hymn at St. James', Downingtown, PA
• Used on Jul 10, 2016 10:00 as the Entrance Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Jul 27, 2008 10:00 as the Recessional Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA 
Poem Words (Five verses)
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.
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. (Refrain)
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. (Refrain)
4.
Crown 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. (Refrain)
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 through countless ages we with angels sing. (Refrain)
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