Waging Peace: To the tune of Onward Christian Soldiers

Lyrics  by Jean Batterson

Onward, Christian soldiers, let us now wage Peace,

Feeding poor and hungry, we shall never cease.

Armed with Jesus’ Gospel, of God’s Love for All,

Doing good to others, listen to Christ’s call.

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Onward, then, dear Christians, let us now wage Peace,

Feeding poor and hungry, we shall never cease.

Onward, then, dear Christians, make Christ’s passion count,

What about his message, high upon the Mount,

War was not an option, nor was hate, nor greed,

Let’s get back to basics, let us now wage Peace.

Refrain

Onward, then dear Christians, let us now wage Peace,

We’re our Brothers’ Keepers, we care for the least,

This means not to conquer with the use of bombs,

But with Jesus’ weapons, Gospel, Proverbs, Psalms.

Refrain

Onward, Christian soldiers, take on armor, all

First, the belt of God’s truth, that He loves us all,

Next the vest of righteousness, which means standing tall

In the face of violence, ignorance the wall.

Refrain

Onward, Christian soliders, put on shoes of Peace,

Inner light illumine journey of our feet.

Not just words that matter now, but our actions more,

Take the shield of faith, to protect your soul, your core.

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Helmut of salvation, wear with certainty

That the Spirit’s with you, through Eternity.

Facing daily dangers, seeds of kindness sow,

Let’s go follow Jesus on the path we were shown.

Refrain

Onward, Christian soldiers, let us now wage Peace,

Use the sword of Spirit, Jesus did release

It’s the lamp that guides us, life breathed through the Word,

Listen to the wind, the sea, hear what the Saints heard.

Refrain

Onward, Christian soldiers, let us now wage Peace,

Feeding poor and hungry, we shall never cease.

Armed with Jesus’ Gospel, of God’s Love for All,

Doing good to others, listen to Christ’s call.

Words: Jeanne Batterson Koskie © Copyright 2005

Music: St. Gertrude, Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900)                   65.65. D with Refrain