I know of “Onward Christian Soldiers” are there any more? If so what?
It can be any religion, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, (if those religions have hymns) or whatever.
I was just looking for some religious hymns with a war theme
Thanks
“Battle Hymn of the Republic”
Not sure if this would count, but Eternal Father, Strong to Save has been adopted by various navies, and is often known as “The Navy Hymn.”
Just thought of another one: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus.
Bonus points for the space-related lyrics written by Robert Heinlein!
“Non Nobis, Domine” from Henry V: - YouTube
To research hymns, go to the Cyber Hymnal. I found 106 hymns with the word “soldier” in the title, for example.
Numerous variants of Dies Iraewould qualify.
Don’t know if this qualifies as a hymn–but it might make some people go “Hmn”:
Well, they were officially atheist Communists, but the “Hymn to Red October” is pretty stirring: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRsiwBoUQPM