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HYMN 628
VERSE 1
Come, let us join our friends above
That have obtained the prize,
And on the eagle wings of love
To joy celestial rise.
VERSE 2
E'en now by faith we join our hands
With those that went before,
And greet the Captain's ransomed bands
On the eternal shore.
HYMN 629
VERSE 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 banners go!
REFRAIN
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
With the Cross of Jesus
Going on before.
VERSE 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.
VERSE 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.
VERSE 4
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.
VERSE 5
Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
Glory, laud, and honour
Unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing.
AT THE ENTRANCE INTO THE CHANCEL
V. Be strong and of a good courage.
R. And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee.
