Q & R: Onward Christian … what?
Here’s the Q:
Did you re-write the lyrics to Onward Christian Soldiers and if so, are the lyrics available online?
Here’s the R:
Yes – If you’re interested in some fresh things happening in worship music, check out the Convergence Music Project here: https://www.facebook.com/convergencemusicproject/
Here are the lyrics …
1. Onward, all disciples, in the path of peace,
Just as Jesus taught us, love your enemies
Walk on in the Spirit, seek God’s kingdom first,
Let God’s peace and justice be your hunger and your thirst!
Onward, all disciples, in humility
Walk with God, do justice, love wholeheartedly
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2. We now face our failures in remorse and tears.
We must hammer plowshares from our swords and spears,
Turn from the broad highway of prejudice and war
To follow Jesus to a place we’ve never been before
Onward, all disciples, in humility
Walk with God, do justice, love wholeheartedly
3. Feel a fresh wind stirring. Justice, flowing free,
Makes our deserts bloom in Eden-like beauty.
Seek the greatest treasure: let peace be your dream –
Justice like a river and an ever flowing stream!
Onward, all disciples, in humility
Walk with God, do justice, love wholeheartedly
4. All regimes of violence, dominating power,
They will boast of victory for their fragile hour.
But the way of Jesus, weaponless and meek,
Will not be defeated, and so his way we seek.
Onward, all disciples, in humility
Walk with God, do justice, love wholeheartedly
5. Onward arm in arm, then, onward hand in hand,
March with joyful song so all can understand
Nothing is impossible for our God above,
Through the power of service and the gentle might of love.
Onward, all disciples, in humility
Walk with God, do justice, love wholeheartedly
6. Boldly let us venture where Christ’s feet have trod
Sharing the adventure of the living God
Saving, not condemning, not casting a stone,
Spreading a rich banquet for the outcast and alone.
Onward, all disciples, in humility
Walk with God, do justice, love wholeheartedly