| 1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
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| With the cross of Jesus going on before.
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| Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
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| Forward into battle see His banners go!
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| Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
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| With the cross of Jesus going on before.
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| 2. At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
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| On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
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| Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
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| Brothers lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
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| 3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
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| Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
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| We are not divided, all one body we,
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| One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
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| 4. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
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| But the church of Jesus constant will remain.
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| Gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail;
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| We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.
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| 5. Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
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| Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
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| Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
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| This through countless ages men and angels sing. |