Onward Christian soldiers
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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! |
| Onward, Christian soldiers! 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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Paul continues, "To walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, bearing one another in love, being diligent to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the uniting bond of peace" (vv. 1b-3). Whenever we talk about the practice of the church life, we must remember that the first thing needed is to keep the oneness of the Spirit. This requires that we forget about everything else. The third stanza of the traditional hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers" says, "One in hope and doctrine, one in charity." This is not an accurate concept. Christians can never be one in doctrine. If someone has a certain understanding about a particular portion of the Bible, he may hold to that portion without caring for the oneness. Many Christians insist on baptism by sprinkling, some insist on a single immersion, and some insist on three immersions. Some immerse in warm water, others immerse in cold water, and still others baptize in other ways. In this one matter alone there are many opinions. In order to realize the church life we need to forget about doctrine. If we pay attention to doctrine, we may become a "three-immersions" church. Praise the Lord, the Spirit is in you and in me, so we all are one in the Spirit. Therefore, it is better to sing the above line as, "One in faith and Spirit, / One eternally" (Hymns, #871).
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
The true Ekkelsia is indeed one body, one mind and one faith. God is uniting His body to be stronger than ever. In today's time we truly need to link spiritual arms and spread Yahweh's truth around the world. I so agree with the previous comments.
Yenegoa, Bayelsa, Nigeria
A call to faith
Houston, Texas, United States
A call for every believers of Christ Jesus to keep focusing, gazing on treasure above.
Wales, United Kingdom
So many memories
Wheeling, WV, United States
So wonderful to read the many comments. I love all the old hymns and rely on them to get me through the day.
Phoenix, Mauritius
Blessed inspiring hymn of the cross. Oh what a joy to be a Christian solidier. I’ve listened to this song since I was a kid and it has remained alive until this generation and will continue to ring in the heart of every true Christian.
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
We are matching against principalities, powers and Spiritual wicked Authorities in High Places.
Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
If HE is with us, who can be against us?
Onward Christian Soldiers, Onward!
Abuja, Kaduna, Nigeria
The victory of the church of God can never be stopped. We shall prevail against the foe. Glory to God.
Lagos, Nigeria
Victory sonng for me. All anxiety vanished. Hallelujah!