The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#159

159. Onward, Christian, though the region

1 Onward, Christian, though the region
Where thou art be drear and lone;
God hath set a guardian legion
Very near thee,--press thou on!

2 Listen, Christian, their Hosanna
Rolleth o'er thee,--"God is love."
Write upon thy red-cross banner,
"Upward ever,--heaven's above."

3 By the thorn road and none other,
Is the mount of vision won;
Treat it without shrinking, brother!
Jesus trod it,--press thou on!

4 By thy trustful calm endeavor,
Guiding, cheering, like the sun.
Earth-bound hearts thou shalt deliver,
For their sake, O press thou on!

5 Be this world the wiser, stronger,
For thy life of pain and peace;
While it needs thee, O no longer,
Pray thou for thy quick release;

6 Pray thou, Christian, daily, rather.
That thou be a faithful son;
By the prayer of Jesus,--"Father,
Not my will, but Thine be done."

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, Christian, though the region
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LATTER DAY
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Key: D Major