18 ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIER (D)

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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 banners go!

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Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before.

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.

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Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before.

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.

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Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before.

At the sign of triumph, Satan’s host doth flee; Oh, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! Hell’s foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise!

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Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before.

Onward, then, ye people! Join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song; Glory, luad, and honor, Unto Christ the King; This though countless ages Men and angels sing.

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Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before.