Onward Christian Soldiers
Onward Christian Soldiers: Marching in Faith's Triumph
Lyrics
Onward Christian soldiers
Calling Christians to move forward with determination and purpose.
Marching as to war
Marching in a disciplined manner, resembling a military campaign.
With the cross of Jesus
Guided by the symbol of Jesus' sacrifice, the cross.
Going on before
Emphasizing the precedence of the cross, leading the way.
Christ the royal master
Referring to Jesus as the supreme leader.
Leads against the foe
Leading the charge against the enemy.
Forward into battle
Advancing courageously into the battle.
See His banners go
Witnessing the banners of Jesus advancing.
Onward Christian soldiers
Reiterating the call for Christian unity and action.
Marching as to war
Marching forward in a united front for a spiritual conflict.
With the cross of Jesus
Carrying the symbol of Jesus' sacrifice, the cross.
Going on before
Highlighting the precedence of the cross in the march.
At the name of Jesus
Evoking the power of Jesus' name in repelling evil forces.
Satan's legions flee
Describing the retreat of Satan's forces in the face of Jesus.
Onward Christian soldiers
Continuing the call for Christian progress toward victory.
Unto victory
Expressing confidence in achieving triumph through faith.
Hells foundations quiver
Depicting the disturbance in the foundations of hell caused by worship.
At the shout of praise
Encouraging believers to raise their voices in praise.
Brother's lift your voices
Calling on brothers to unite in a loud anthem of worship.
Loud your anthems raise
Encouraging the enthusiastic singing of anthems.
Onward Christian soldiers
Repeating the call for Christians to advance collectively.
Marching as to war
Marching in unison as a spiritual army.
With the cross of Jesus
Carrying the symbol of Jesus' sacrifice, the cross.
Going on before
Emphasizing the precedence of the cross in leading.
Like the mighty Army
Comparing the Church to a mighty army advancing in unity.
Moves the church of god
Describing the movement of the Church as guided by God.
Brothers we are treading
Acknowledging the path where saints have walked before.
Where the saints have trod
Urging brothers to follow the path of the saints.
We are not divided
Asserting the unity of believers, undivided in purpose.
Oh what body we
Emphasizing the oneness of the body of believers.
One in hope calling
Unity in hope and charity, a common calling.
One in charity
Emphasizing unity in charitable and hopeful endeavors.
Onward Christian soldiers
Reiterating the call for Christians to advance united.
Marching as to war
Marching collectively in the spiritual warfare.
With the cross of Jesus
Carrying the symbol of Jesus' sacrifice, the cross.
Going on before
Emphasizing the precedence of the cross in leading the way.
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