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                       Onward, Christian Soldiers!


1.   Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war; With the word of Jesus,
     going on before; Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward
     into battle, see His banners go!

     Chorus:
     Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war; With the word of Jesus,
     going on before.

2.   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:
     Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war; With the word of Jesus,
     going on before.

3.   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.

     Chorus:
     Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war; With the word of Jesus,
     going on before.

4.   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.

     Chorus:
     Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war; With the word of Jesus,
     going on before.