Onward March

Mrs. R. N. Turner • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Verse 1

In the battlefield of life, Junior, take thy place; When thy foes before thee rise Meet them face to face.

Chorus

Onward march! onward march! Cross of Christ thy sign; Forward march! forward march! Vict'ry shall be thine.

Verse 2

Raise thy banner high and free, Christ shall lead thee on, Safe thro' all the storm of war, Till the vict'ry's won.

Chorus

Onward march! onward march! Cross of Christ thy sign; Forward march! forward march! Vict'ry shall be thine.

Verse 3

Clad in armor of the Lord, Ready for the foe, Shield and breast-plate strong and sure, Onward, Christian, go!

Chorus

Onward march! onward march! Cross of Christ thy sign; Forward march! forward march! Vict'ry shall be thine.

Verse 4

See, thine enemies approach, Armies of the world! Meet them bravely, meet them well, With thy flag unfurled!

Chorus

Onward march! onward march! Cross of Christ thy sign; Forward march! forward march! Vict'ry shall be thine.

Verse 5

Onward, Christian, for the war, Join the noble fight; Christ shall lead the army forth, Battle for the right!

Chorus

Onward march! onward march! Cross of Christ thy sign; Forward march! forward march! Vict'ry shall be thine.

Scripture References

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