Williston Hymns ‎#176

176. Forward!

1 Forward, forward! There’s a work to do;
Work that calls for valiant hearts, steady hands and true;
Forward, forward! Trusting in His name,
Who to rescue fallen souls, down from heaven came.

Refrain:
Forward, while the bells of peace are ringing,
Forward, while the gospel trumpet calls;
Forward, forward, forward! bravely singing,
Till we join the song beyond the jasper walls.

2 Forward, forward! Lift the standard high;
Blessed banner of the cross, victory is nigh;
Forward, forward! In our Savior’s might,
Overcoming ill with good, scattering the night. [Refrain]

3 Forward, forward! Go in tender love,
Speaking helpful words of cheer, pointing souls above;
Forward, forward! Ring it out anew,
There are starry crowns to win, there’s a work to do. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Forward, forward! There's a work to do
• Title: Forward!
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: Forward, while the bells of peace are ringing
• Publication Date: 1917
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Forward, forward! There’s a work to do]
• Composer: Samuel W. Beazley
• Notes: Public Domain.