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 sign of triumph 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. Onward, etc. 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. Onward, etc. What the saints established That I hold for true, What the saints believed That believe I too. Long as earth endureth Men that Faith will hold, -- Kingdoms, nations, empires, In destruction rolled. Onward, etc. 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. Onward, etc. 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. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A SONG OF COURAGE by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON THE SLEEP by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING THE SOLDIER GOING TO THE FIELD by WILLIAM DAVENANT ON THE DEATH OF DR. ROBERT LEVET, A PRACTISER IN PHYSIC by SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784) NOCTURNE IN A DESERTED BRICKYARD by CARL SANDBURG TO HIM THAT WAS CRUCIFIED by WALT WHITMAN |