The Glad Refrain for the Sunday School ‎#129

129. Rolling Onward

1 As the distant streams uniting,
To the ocean onward move,
So our songs of joy are blending
With the songs of those above.

Refrain:
Rolling onward, sweeping downward,
At the golden gate they meet;
Songs from earth and songs in glory
Break as one, at Jesus’ feet.

2 ‘Tis the chorus of an army
Doing battle for the Lord,
‘Tis the echo of the martyrs
Who have conquered thro’ His word. [Refrain]

3 ‘Tis the chorus of the faithful
Pressing on to win the prize,
‘Tis the anthem of the millions
Gathered safe beyond the skies. [Refrain]

4 May the praise that now is offered
From his holy place of prayer,
Rise to heaven, and sweetly mingle
With the songs of angels there. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: As the distant streams uniting
• Title: Rolling Onward
• Author: Grace J. Frances
• Refrain First Line: Rolling onward, sweeping downward
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Praise
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [As the distant streams uniting]
• Composer: Hubert P. Main
• Notes: Public Domain.