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Let not sorrow dim your eye, Moves the church of God; Comrades, we are
Soon shall every tear be dry, treading
Let no fears your course impede Where the saints have trod.
Great your strength, if great your need. 3/4
We are not divided, all one body we, one in
Verse 4 hope. in doctrine, one in charity.
Onward then in battle move;
More than conquerors you shall prove; Chorus
Though opposed by many a foe, Onward! Christian soldiers,
Christian soldiers, onward go. 4/4 Marching as to war,
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337 Onward, Christian soldiers Going on before. 3/5
Verse 1
Onward, Christian soldiers, Verse 4
Marching as to war, Crowns and thrones may perish,
With the cross of Jesus Going on before! Kingdoms rise and wane, But the church of
Jesus Constant will remain.
Christ, the royal master,
Leads against the foe; Gates of hell can never
Forward into battle, 'Gainst that church prevail;
See! his banners go! We have Vhrist's own promise,
And that cannot fill.
Chorus
Onward! Christian soldiers, Chorus
Marching as to war, Onward! Christian soldiers,
With the cross of Jesus Marching as to war,
Going on before. 1/5 With the cross of Jesus
Going on before. 4/5
Verse 2
At the sign of triumph Verse 5
Satan's host doth flee; On then, Christian Onward then, ye people!
soldiers, On to victory! Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices In the triumph
Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise; song:
Comrades, lift your voices, loud your anthems
raise. Glory, laud, and honour Unto christ the King!
This through countless ages We with angels
Chorus sing.
Onward! Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war, Chorus
With the cross of Jesus Onward! Christian soldiers,
Going on before. 2/5 Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Verse 3 Going on before. 5/5
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