The Golden Sheaf ‎#66

66. Forward

1 Forward be our watchword,
Onward in his name;
Faithful in his service,
Ever true remain;
Jesus is our leader,
At our army's head;
Never shrink nor falter,
By our Captain led.
Soon the warfare over,
Ended death and pain,
We with Christ forever
In his kingdom reign.

2 Forward be our watchword,
In his army joined;
Marching on to conquest,
Not a look behind;
Onward to the conflict,
Trusting in his name,
He will lead his people,
And his cause maintain.
Jesus is our Captain;
He our faithful guide,
If we only trust him,
And in him abide.

3 Come and join the army
Of our Lord and King;
Volunteers he calleth,
Hearts and voices bring;
Giving time and service
To our gracious God;
Who, in love and mercy,
Seeks our lasting good.
Come, and he will keep you
In his blessed way;
He will lead you unto
Realms of endless day.

Text Information

• First Line: Forward be our watchword
• Title: Forward
• Author: F. D. B.
• Publication Date: 1902

Tune Information

• Name: [Forward be our watchword]
• Composer: F. D. Barnes
• Key: A Major