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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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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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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 on body we,
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One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
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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 against that Church prevail.
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We have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail.
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Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng,
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Blend with ours you 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.
Text: Sabine Baring-Gould Music: Arthur S. Sullivan
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