Verse 1 ~ Onward, Christian soldiers,      marching as to war, with the truth 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 truth of Jesus      going on before. Verse 2 ~ 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. Verse 3 ~ Crowns and thrones may perish,      kingdoms rise and wane, but the Bride of Jesus      constant will remain. Gates of hell can never      'gainst that church prevail; we have Christ's own promise,      and that cannot fail. Verse 4 ~ 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      saints and angels sing.