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!
Refrain
2
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.
3
Crowns
and thrones have perished, 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.
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.