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[Onward, ever onward is the battle march]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: S. W. S. Incipit: 56543 43212 16156 Used With Text: Onward

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Onward!

Author: Mary A. Straub Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Onward, ever onward is the battle march of life! Refrain First Line: Onward, onward, ever on Used With Tune: [Onward, ever onward is the battle march of life!]

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Onward!

Author: Mary A. Straub Hymnal: Bright Light #180 (1893) First Line: Onward, ever onward is the battle march of life! Refrain First Line: Onward, onward, ever on Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward, ever onward is the battle march of life!]
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Onward

Author: Mary A. Straub Hymnal: Beautiful Songs; a new and choice collection of songs for the sunday school. Also, a responsive service for each month in the year #28 (1887) First Line: Onward, ever onward is the battle march Refrain First Line: Onward, onward, ever on! Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward, ever onward is the battle march]

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S. W. Straub

1842 - 1899 Composer of "[Onward, ever onward is the battle march of life!]" in Bright Light Solomon.W Straub Solomon was the brother of Maria Straub. His father Joseph was a farmer. His parents, who were of German descent. From Hymnary user, via email

Mary A. Straub

Author of "Onward!" in Bright Light
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