
Author: F. L. Hosmer Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #574 (1920) Lyrics: 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,
Once 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 labour,
Till our faith is sight;
Prophets have proclaim'd 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] Topics: General Processionals Languages: English Tune Title: FORWARD
Forward thro' the ages