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Text:Forward, Christian Soldiers
Author:Fanny J. Crosby
Tune:[Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way]
Composer:I. Allan Sankey

24. Forward, Christian Soldiers

1 Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way,
Sword in hand, bravely stand for the right today;
Rally 'round our standard, sound the battle cry,
Lift the cross of Jesus, wave its banner high.

Chorus:
Forward, Christian soldiers, trusting in the Lord,
Leading on to victory:
Hallelujah! we shall sing, hallelujah to the King!
Leading on to victory.

2 Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way,
Bold and strong, wake the song, rank by rank today;
See the foe advancing, hear the trumpet call;
Steady now and fearless, forward, one and all. [Chorus]

3 Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way,
Lo! a star from afar, shines for us today;
'Tis our Royal Master, bending from the skies,
To His faithful servants reaching forth the prize. [Chorus]

4 Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way,
Look above, crowns of love, wait the promised day;
Follow our Commander till the war is past,
Then, with Him in glory, live and reign at last. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way
Title: Forward, Christian Soldiers
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: Forward, Christian soldiers, trusting in the Lord
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christian Warfare; Soldiers--Christian
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Forward, Christian soldiers, marching on our way]
Composer: I. Allan Sankey
Key: C Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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