Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#125

125. Forward Through the Ages

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

Refrain:
Forward thro' 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Forward thro' the ages
• Title: Forward Through the Ages
• Author: Frederick L. Hosmer
• Refrain First Line: Forward thro' the ages
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

• Name: [Forward thro' the ages]
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan
• Key: E Major