Forwards, Christian Soldiers!

Verse 1:

Forward, Christian soldiers,

Marching in the fight,

With the cross of Jesus

Shining as our light;

Christ, the royal Master,

Leads us ‘gainst the foe;

Forward into battle,

See His banners go!

Chorus:

Forward, Christian soldiers,

Marching in the fight,

With the cross of Jesus

Shining as our light.

Verse 2:

At the sign of triumph,

Evil’s hosts give way;

On then, Christian soldiers,

On to victory!

Darkness flees before us

At the shout of praise;

Lift your hearts and voices,

God’s great anthem raise.

Chorus:

Forward, Christian soldiers,

Marching in the fight,

With the cross of Jesus

Shining as our light.

Verse 3:

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 hope and doctrine,

One in charity.

Chorus:

Forward, Christian soldiers,

Marching in the fight,

With the cross of Jesus

Shining as our light.

Verse 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,

That shall never fail.

Chorus:

Forward, Christian soldiers,

Marching in the fight,

With the cross of Jesus

Shining as our light.

Verse 5:

Onward, then, ye people,

Join our happy throng,

Blend with ours your voices

In the triumph song;

Glory, praise, and honor

Unto Christ the King,

This through countless ages

Men and angels sing.

Chorus:

Forward, Christian soldiers,

Marching in the fight,

With the cross of Jesus

Shining as our light.