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1 Forward through 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 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]
Source: Hymns for a Pilgrim People: a congregational hymnal #502
First Line: | Forward through the ages |
Title: | Forward Through the Ages |
Author: | Frederick L. Hosmer (1908) |
Meter: | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | Forward through the ages |
Copyright: | Public Domain |