Onward Christian Soldiers (AYM 54)

AYM 54

Onward Christian Soldiers

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!

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus going on before.

At the name of Jesus 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 treading where the saints have trod.

We are not divided, all one body we,

One in hope and doctrine, One in charity

Crowns 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: