313. Forward Through the Ages

1 Forward through the ages,
In unbroken line,
Move the faithful spirits,
At the call divine;
Gifts in differing measure,
Hearts of one accord,
Manifold the service,
One the sure reward.

Refrain:
Forward through the ages,
In unbroken line,
Move the faithful spirits
At the call divine.

2 Wider grows the kingdom,
Reign of love and light;
For it we must labor,
Till our faith is sight.
Prophets have proclaimed it,
Martyrs testified,
Poets sung its glory,
Heroes for it died. [Refrain]

3 Not alone we conquer,
Not alone we fall;
In each loss or triumph
Lose or triumph all.
Bound by God’s far purpose
In one living whole
Move we on together
To the shining goal. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Forward through the ages
Title: Forward Through the Ages
Author: Frederick Hosmer (1908)
Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D. with Refrain
Publication Date: 1957
Scripture:
Copyright: Words used by permission of the Beacon Press, Inc.
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: ST. ALBAN
Arranger: John B. Dykes (1868)
Composer: Franz J. Haydn
Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D. with Refrain
Key: G Major



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