Onward Christian Soldiers (Tune: St Gertrude - 5vv) [with lyrics for congregations]

"Onward Christian Soldiers" was written by Sabine Baring-Gould in 1865 as a processional hymn for the children in his parish of Horbury Bridge in Yorkshire.

The tune is 'St Gertrude', written by Sir Arthur Sullivan in 1871.

It is performed here by The Scottish Festival Singers.

Video background by Chet Valley Churches: sunrise in Chedgrave, South Norfolk.

[brianmclean]

Used to sing this at school, assembly, along with, we're have all the flowers gone, love it

[carolinewolf]

Lord Jesus Christ, GRANTOR of EVERLASTING Life 🧬, is King, HE died for us, so we must Live for HIM, this i say in Jesus name, Amen 🙏
♥️🙏🌎♥️

[paullloyd]

It's been a long time since I last heard this hymn, how very apt this hymn is for the end times that we are now living in before Jesus Christ returns to the Earth for the second time.

[Zuki-ct]

1975, singing this during assembly at school. Grey College Bloemfontein South Africa. Great memories . This stuck with me r forever. Praise the Lord.

[meganruchwatercolors]

I sang this in Sunday school. It reminds me of my Dad .brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful song!

[susan]

I sang this loudly as small five year old in 1963!!!! I know God chooses us from birth I loved him then but not saved for years after

[amandapryar]

When I first turned to GOD, this song kept going around and round in my head, yet I only knew afew word's that I would repeat over again then whilst I was in the kitchen tidying up I heard this song on TV!. I believe with all my heart that it was GOD showing the words. Now you have it on YouTube and I can listen or sing to it as often as I wish ❤❤
Thank You! And keep up the good work Soldiers of GOD 🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️

[JOHNTHOMASWINKLER-lfvw]

I NEVER HEAR A BETTER WRITTEN SONG ALL TOO Glorious GOOD FOR JESUS TIME

[laurettabrydon]

It is time to hear this hymn again As Jesus says in Luke we should be waiting and prepared for His return at any time.

[ricardocasas]

Father please help all the believers in the world and our families especially the Casas and the Mejia and the Castañeda and the ureno and the Curiel families be Christian's soldiers in all their lives in Jesus Christ name I pray amen

[abudia]

It is very refreshing to hear this wonderful hymn

[worleyboy]

I remember singing this song at Vacation Bible School at a Baptist Church growing up in the mid 1960's. Fond memories.

[alexiusmuk]

I finally found the version with verse # 4! Memories of Prince Edward High school! Glory be to God 🙏🏾

[DavidMartin-ymte]

It would be a good deed for Jesus to type this hymn and print it on small slips of paper to hand to strangers as a reminder why we are here. Jesus saves.

[lynnhunter]

All Glory Goes To God through Jesus our Lord and saviour. Amen! 🙏🕊🙏

[surangafrancisco]

I am from sri lanka.when i was kid we sang this song at sunday school.really missed those days😢😢

[ricardocasas]

Father please help so that all the Christian people in the world so that all their families could be saved and also be Christian's I pray in the name of Jesus Christ amen

[stuarthardy]

Every Wednesday at junior school we sang hymns in music class I always requested this one

[ladyjess]

🙏thank you for posting this song. i posted this song to our prayer group, many are sick and afflicted. may the lord lift us all up in these last days. may he protect and comfort us and save our unsaved loved ones.

[stevea]

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!

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the Word of Jesus going on before.

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

(Refrain)

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.

(Refrain)

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, and that cannot fail.

(Refrain)

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.

(Refrain)