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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!
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.
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus,
Going on before.
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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!
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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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 faith and Spirit,
One eternally.
Moves the Church of God:
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided,
All one Body we—
One in faith and Spirit,
One eternally.
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Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never
’Gainst the Church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise,
Which can never fail.
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never
’Gainst the Church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise,
Which can never fail.
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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.
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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Boston, MA, United States
Thank you so much for this! I can remember when I was 4 and after my sisters had left for school, I would lay on the floor with my little record player and play this song over and over for as long as my Mom could stand hearing the same song over and over. When she could no longer stand it, she would remove the record and record player and offer a new activity for me. Then, the next morning it began again. I remember her telling me when I was older that I used to "drive her crazy" on school days! She loved it when the weekend arrived and my sisters were there to distract me for a couple of mornings. I think she dreaded weekdays and was happy when I was old enough to go to school!!
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Can someone tell me where I can get this song so I can use it as a ringtone for some of my brother knights I belong to in the Knights of Columbus as a ringtone or text tone.
Columbus, Ohio, United States
This is one hymn that always remind me of the mind set of a soldier that every believer should have; for we wrestle not against flesh and blood. The good news is that the captain of the army had said long ago that we should be of good cheer for He has conquered the world. Hallelujah!
Tears flow as I remember as a 7 year old, 66 years ago, at a boys camp up north when someone donated the money for me to go to camp where we learned this inspiring hymn as we lined up and marched into the cafeteria. Today I am involved in trying to hold our church together as one of these youtube videos gave me strength to speak to our congregation at tonight's annual meeting. PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS SPIRITUAL SUSTENANCE!
Auckland, New Zealand
The Redemption Hymnal changes line three and chorus to "looking unto Jesus, who is gone before" which is okay but the mention and the understanding of the cross of Christ are very significant. Please read what Paul says regarding God's means of salvation. 1 Corinthians 1; 18-24 "The preaching of Christ crucified is the power of God to change all," Thanks.
Douglas
This actually used to be the song I sang when I was drunk & didn't know the LORD. Praise be to GOD our almighty Father that even though I was denying Him, He knew me well and in the middle of some of the heights of my fallen existence, it was the songs of the Lord I that were on my lips. PTL 🙌
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
This hymn encourages the disciples to remain faithful in following the Lord inspite of whatever adverse circumstances we may be facing. Victory is certain in the Lord!
Umuahia, Nigeria
Christian soldiers we shall always be in the Lord.
Baulkham Hills, NSW, Australia
Thank you for this site of lovely Hymns. I am playing them for my mum who is 102 years old and ill. She loves the Lord and is waiting for him to call her home where she will be free of earthly constraints.
London, England, United Kingdom
By the authority in the name of Jesus I declare judgement by sword upon the devil and all his emissaries in Jesus Name Amen. My destiny shall not be wasted in Jesus Name Amen. The gates of hell shall not prevail over the church of God in Jesus Name Amen. Have a blessed Sunday. Thanks for uploading this song and God bless you all. All blessings!!!