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!

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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

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Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before

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

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Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before

What the saints established that I hold for true
What the saints believèd, that I believe too
Long as earth endureth, men the faith will hold,
Kingdoms, nations, empires, in destruction rolled

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Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before

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

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Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before

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

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Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before