F. J. Crosby
ONWARD, soldiers! Onward today;
Christ our Leader calls us away;
Quickly hasten forth to the field,
March with sword and shield.
“Forward, forward!” thus saith the Lord;
Fear not, faint not, trust in His Word;
He will guard us, He will defend,
Till the strife shall end.
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Onward, soldiers! make no delay;
Hear the orders, hear and obey;
On to victory, on let us go,
Braving every foe.
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Onward, soldiers! on for the right,
Let our banners wave in the light;
Soon the victor’s song we will sing,
“Praise to God our King.”