377. 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 Wide grows God's dominion,
reign of love and peace;
for it we must labor, till all strivings cease.
Prophets have proclaimed it, teachers testified,
poets sung its glory, martyrs 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]

Text Information
First Line: Forward through the ages
Title: Forward through the Ages
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1908, alt.)
Refrain First Line: Forward through the ages
Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ;
Topic: Church: Communion of Saints; Church: Mission in the World; Pilgrimage (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. GERTRUDE
Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan (1871)
Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with refrain
Key: D Major



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