A hymn from 1871 Words by Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan
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Onward, Christian soldiers
Marching as to war
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before
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
4. What the Saints established
That we hold for true
What the Saints believed
That believe we too
Long as earth endureth
Men that Faith will hold
Kingdoms, nations, empires
In destruction rolled
5. 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
6. Onward then, ye faithful
Join our happy throng
Blend with ours your voices
In our triumph song
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ, the King
This, through countless ages
Men and Angels sing