Onward, Christian soldiers! marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before.
Christ, the Royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle see His banners go.
Onward, Christian soldiers I marching as to war.
Looking unto Jesus, who is gone 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!
Onward, Christian soldiers I marching as to war.
Looking unto Jesus, who is gone 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.
Onward, Christian soldiers I marching as to war.
Looking unto Jesus, who is gone 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.
Onward, Christian soldiers I marching as to war.
Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before.
Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng:
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph-song:
Glory, praise, and honour, unto angels sing.
Christ the King,
This through countless ages men and
Onward, Christian soldiers I marching as to war.
Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before.