1 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 banner go!

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before.

2 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;
Christians, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise! [Refrain]

3 Like a mighty army
moves the church of God.
Christians, we are treading
where the saints have trod.
We are not divided;
all one body we;
one in hope and doctrine,
one in charity. [Refrain]

4 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,
which can never fail. [Refrain]

5 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. [Refrain]