The words were written by Sabine BaringGould in 1865, and the music was composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1871.
Wouldn’t it be satisfying to know what personal experiences led him to express the thoughts in this ‘peace song’? WORDS AND MUSIC: FRANCIS AUGUSTUS BLACKMER S.A. Onward, Christian Soldiers is a 19thcentury English hymn. Onward, Christian soldiers Dutys way is plain Slay your Christian neighbors, or by them be slain, Pulpiteers are spouting effervescent swill, God above is. At home in Somerville, he ran a piano business. Francis was a church choirmaster, song leader and elder, and led the singing each summer from 1914 to 1930 in camp meetings at Lake Winnepesaukee, New Hampshire. Bands Of The Salvation Army Christian & Gospel.
Discovered using Shazam, the music discovery app. He wrote his first song at age 16, and later wrote over 300 songs and compiled several Gospel song books. Listen to Onward Christian Soldiers by Bands Of The Salvation Army, 59 Shazams. He received his education at Wilbraham Academy, but in his music learning was mainly self-taught. His family belonged to the Adventist Church, and Francis was baptised in one of their camp meetings in Springfield, Massachusetts. They famously revised tunes made popular by the Salvation Army. Here is a song about personal, inward peace Click To Tweetįrancis Augustus Blackmer lived from 1855 to 1930, spending most of his life in Massachusetts, USA. Such surrender of our wills can be difficult, stubborn as we humans can be, and liking to be in control. Here is a song about personal, inward peace – the kind that comes only from fully trusting the Lord and surrendering our lives to Him. Many of us recently celebrated Remembrance Day, including prayers, hopes and wishes for peace in the world. 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 faith and Spirit, One eternally.
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