
Author: Frederick Hosmer Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #313 (1957) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Lyrics: 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 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]
Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40, 12:1-2 Tune Title: ST. ALBAN
Forward Through the Ages