Onward, Christian soldiers, <br /> Marching as to war, <br /> With the Cross of Jesus <br /> Going on before. <br /> Christ the royal Master <br /> Leads against the foe; <br /> Forward into battle, <br /> See, his banners go! <br /> Onward, Christian soldiers, <br /> Marching as to war, <br /> With the Cross of Jesus <br /> Going on before. <br /> <br /> At the sign of triumph <br /> Satan's legions flee; <br /> On then, Christian soldiers, <br /> On to victory. <br /> Hell's foundations quiver <br /> At the shout of praise; <br /> Brothers, lift your voices, <br /> Loud your anthems raise. <br /> Like a mighty army <br /> Moves the Church of God; <br /> Brothers, we are treading <br /> Where the Saints have trod; <br /> We are not divided, <br /> All one body we, <br /> One in hope and doctrine <br /> One in charity: <br /> Crowns and thorns may perish, <br /> Kingdoms rise and wane, <br /> But the Church of Jesus <br /> Constant will remain; <br /> Gates of hell can never <br /> 'Gainst that Church prevail; <br /> We have Christ's own promise, <br /> And that cannot fail. <br /> Onward, then, ye people, <br /> Join our happy throng, <br /> Blend with ours your voices <br /> In the triumph song; <br /> Glory, laud and honour <br /> Unto Christ the King; <br /> This through countless ages <br /> Men and Angels sing. <br /> Onward, Christian soldiers, <br /> Marching as to war, <br /> With the Cross of Jesus <br /> Going on before.<br /><br />Sabine Baring-Gould<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/onward-christian-soldiers/
