Onward Christian Soldiers hymn story
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- Опубліковано 1 лют 2023
- When Sabine Baring Gould wrote this classic hymn, it was for his children's church kids to march to! Some have seen it as a call to arms, but what was he really writing about?
00:53 History
04:17 Lyrics
12:19 Performance
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1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see his banner go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
2 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]
3 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]
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 thro' countless ages men and angels sing. [Refrain]
The Apostle Paul tells us in Ephesians chapter 6 to put on the whole armor of God. We are soldiers in God's Army. I love this song because it is joyful and proclaims a commitment to Christ.
This song was composed, at Horbury Bridge and was written for the children to have something to sing whilst walking up the hill to Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. I attended the Horbury Bridge school as a youngster we used to sing this song in assembly
I remember singing this song at summer camp when I was 12 or 13. We marched into the dining hall while singing. I liked the sound of our feet on the wood floor. We are soldiers for Christ against the darkness. 🔥🔥🔥
I remember singing this song in church. I think this is an appropriate call to spiritual arms (the sword of the spirit) as we are in a spiritual war now. As Christians our job is to watch and pray. And to call down the enemy (Satan) in the name of Jesus.
I loved this hymn as a child; the tune is brilliant! In the UK there is an additional verse (the 4th) which goes:
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.
When I heard that this hymn was falling out of failure because of the military terminology I was quite shocked. It's perfectly clear from the words that it's not about war in the political sense; it says "Marching AS to war" and "LIKE a mighty army". It's obvious that the background is spiritual and metaphorical.
Thanks, Luke.
Yes we are His soldiers. Who better to have as One to march for. As His followers we are in a victorious battle. Yes there is power in praise, I agree with you. Carry on marching His followers. It is worth every step. Let us take hands and head towards our home with Hm.
I have personally experienced the fact that the earlier in life you learn spiritual warfare and songs like this that rally your faith and help you soldier on in the face of open spiritual attack, the more victorious you will be. My Mom began teaching me spiritual warfare early out of necessity and it has served me very well. The scripture "Resist the devil and he will flee from you" was quite known in my family growing up. It was a very different way to grow up but being aware of the spirit realm and exercising your God-given authority (Luke 10:19) that our Savior gives us helps you know what to do when the enemy comes against us and how to stay ready. I've always loved this song and I thank you for the making this video about it. God bless
A very beautiful song! Powerful and uplifting to the mind and spirit!
Every time I hear this hymn, I'm reminded of our church youth group back in the 60s called Christian Youth Crusaders. This was our theme song and Ephesians 6:10-17 was our theme scripture. Youth groups these days would do well to promote this same scriptural foundation!📖❤✝️
I remember singing it in the Congregational Church in Blooming Grove NY in the 1950s.. Loved singing it.
An absolute classic. I love it… It represents the Spiritual struggle we all face. Praise Jesus ✝️❤️🙏😁❤️
Love your detailed introspection of this hymn . I got this tattooed on my forearm after infantry school before going to Afghanistan. It’s my only one visible in a T-shirt and there’s a reason for it.
I remember singing this hymn in a children's choir at a large Methodist church in the Kansas City (USA) area over 65 years ago. I remember that we stopped before the last chorus and asked the congregation to join us in the chorus. I've never heard the second verse before. Thank you for doing this hymn.
We sang this song growing up in the Episcopal church. I always liked it myself.
What a great explanation of this significant song of our Faith!
Thank you. I found your channel thru a friend sending me this video. Sang in my youth and church services. Tears in my eyes as you sang and played. 🎶
We sang it in Sunday School in the 60’s. I also felt a bit weird about the “war” words as well, even as a lil kid. But I see now it is only reflecting another feeling.
Thank you thank you dear brother and amen. A beautiful hymn encouraging us (me) to march on and endure hardness as good soldiers of Jesus Christ. And I love this just as much with "just a piano".
I remember my late mum since it
We sang this at St Andrews Presbyterian church in Germiston. We were accompanied by Barry Taylor, on the organ.
One day we March through the pearly gates of heaven
Love that nice story love that patriotic hymn
FAITH! We still sing this with the piano on Sunday's. Beautiful song.
Sang it at the Witfield Methodist, as did my children. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Luke. Blessings
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I learned this song in kindergarten at my Christian school.
Thank you. This song is about the spiritual battle we are in every day.
I am grateful for this song. I sang it many times in our congregation as a young girl.
Sabine Baring Gould may have been dissatisfied with the words he wrote but I am encouraged every time I hear these great lyrics!
Thank you.
Luke the quality of your video is outstanding!!!, great content I have just learnt a Lot
I sang this song in the Salvation Army back in the 1990s
We sang this regularly at school - never with such great gusto though as on breakup days!🤣😁
This is the first time I heard of this Hymn
i learnt about this song many eons ago from my mother, probably in the late 60s. It is indeed a very inspirational hymn, quite applicable in the times we live in. Praise and glory to our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, without whom nothing is possible. Amen
Luke, thank you for these wonderful info on these great and blessed hymns.
When sang at church now give more and blessed meaning.
It was a very important part of my growing up as an Anglican in Ladysmith and then Maritzburg. I'm fact. I was surprised to find I still know all the words off NY heart!!!
Thanks Luke
Love this . Very interesting. Thanks you. 😇🇬🇧❤️🇮🇱
Excellent.
This blesses me thank you for sharing. I have a question though...
Why did you not sing the part that says: Crowns and thorns may parish 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.
Just asking....❤❤❤❤❤❤
In Paul’s epistles Christians are clearly called soldiers. In a world of sin, soldiers are necessary. God Himself is called LORD of Hosts, which is a militaristic title. And the word of God says the kingdom of heaven is obtained by violence.
Marching "as to war" not "to"
Unpopular in churches that preach every gospel except the real one