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Text:Forward, Christian, Forward!
Author:S. Trevor Francis
Tune:EVENTIDE
Composer:H. J. E. Holmes

525. Forward, Christian, Forward!

1 Forward, Christian, forward! spread abroad the cry;
Shout aloud the watchword, “Jesus draweth nigh!”
Wave the Gospel standard, banner of His love;
Sing, as marching onward to your Home above.

2 Forward, Christian, forward! Christ thy life, thy song;
Trust in “Jesus only,” in His strength be strong;
Christ, the glorious Leader of the blood-bought band;
Follow, closely follow, to the heav’nly land.

3 Sound your Hallelujahs, praise to Jesus bring;
Magnify His glories, of His coming sing;
Sing amidst the conflict, shout the battle-cry:—
“Jesus Christ is coming; on to victory!”

4 Haste, thou glorious morning! welcome, shadeless day!
Chasing with thy sunlight all our tears away;
Haste, O wondrous moment, when ‘midst radiant skies
Sleeping saints and living at His word arise.

Text Information
First Line: Forward, Christian, forward! spread abroad the cry
Title: Forward, Christian, Forward!
Author: S. Trevor Francis
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Tune Information
Name: EVENTIDE
Composer: H. J. E. Holmes
Meter: 11.11.11.11.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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