Timeless Truths ‎#872

872. Onward, Upward

1 Onward, upward, Christian soldier,
Bravely push the battle on;
There’s a great reward before us,
Soon the conflict will be won.

Refrain:
Hallelujah! shout the chorus,
Onward, upward is our song;
Crowns of vict’ry lie before us,
Boldly march against the wrong.

2 Grasp the sword, then go with courage,
Ever humbly watch and pray;
Never, never be discouraged,
Never falter by the way. [Refrain]

3 Go the captives to deliver,
Leaving all the world behind;
Hoping, trusting—doubting never—
Crowns in heaven we shall find. [Refrain]

4 Onward, upward is the watchword,
Till the King of saints we see;
Then before His throne in glory,
We shall reign eternally. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Onward, upward, Christian soldier
• Title: Onward, Upward
• Author: Thomas Nelson (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! shout the chorus
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Scripture:
  Revelation 2:10
• Topic: Warfare
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Onward_Upward); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (257); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (129)

Tune Information

• Name: [Onward, upward, Christian soldier]
• Composer: Daniel O. Teasley (1911)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: C Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Onward_Upward); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (257); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (129)