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Forward Through the Ages

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 83 hymnals 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] Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; The Nature of the Church United in Christ; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Christian Year All Saints Day; Church Community in Christ; Heritage; Kingdom of God; Zeal Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Christ Shall Have Dominion

Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Jerusalem; King, Christ Our; Offerings; Kingdom of Christ; Poor Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

On Our Way Rejoicing

Appears in 196 hymnals Lyrics: 1 On our way rejoicing, As we homeward move, Hearken to our praises, O thou God of love! Is there grief or sadness? Thine it cannot be! Is our sky beclouded? Clouds are not from Thee! Refrain: On our way rejoicing, As we homeward move, Hearken to our praises, O Thou God of love! 2 If with honest-hearted Love for God and man, Day by day Thou find us Doing what we can; Thou who giv'st the seed-time Wilt give large increase, Crown the head with blessings Fill the heart with peace. [Refrain] 3 On our way rejoicing Gladly let us go; Conquered hath our leader, Vanquished is our foe! Christ without, our safety; Christ within, our joy; Who, if we be faithful, Can our hope destroy? [Refrain] 4 Unto God the Father Joyful songs we sing; Unto God the Saviour Thankful hearts we bring. Unto God the Spirit Bow we and adore, On our way rejoicing Now and evermore! [Refrain] Topics: Christ Christ Precious; Christ Christ Precious; Christ Christ Precious; Christ Christ Precious; Christ Christ Precious; Christ Christ Precious; Christ Christ Precious; Christ Christ Precious; Hymns for Worship Closing Hymns Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Jesus, Prince and Saviour

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals Refrain First Line: Lord of life triumphant Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Prince and Saviour, Lord of life who died; Christ, the friend of sinners, mocked and crucified; for a world's salvation, he his body gave, lay at last death's victim, lifeless in the grave. Refrain: Lord of life triumphant, risen now to reign! King of endless ages, Jesus lives again! 2 In his pow'r and Godhead ev'ry vict'ry won; pain and passion ended, all his purpose done; Christ the Lord is risen! sighs and sorrows past, death's dark night is over, morning coms at last! [Refrain] 3 Resurrection morning! sinners' bondage freed; Christ the Lord is risen - he is ris'n indeed! Jesus, Prince and Savior, Lord of Life who died Christ the King of Glory now is glorified! [Refrain] Topics: Easter; Year B Easter 3 Scripture: Acts 3:15 Used With Tune: ST GERTRUDE

Our Banner

Appears in 413 hymnals First Line: Brightly gleams our banner Refrain First Line: Brightly gleams our banner Lyrics: 1 Brightly gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky, Waving wand'rers onward, To their home on high; Journ'ying o'er the desert, Gladly thus we pray, And with hearts united, Take our heav'nward way. Chorus: Brightly gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky, Waving wand'rers onward To their home on high. 2 Jesus, Lord and Master; At Thy sacred feet, Here with hearts rejoicing, See Thy children meet; Often have we left Thee, Often gone astray, Keep us, mighty Saviour, In the narrow way. [Chorus] 3 All our days direct us In the way we go, Lead us on victorious, Over every foe; Bid Thine angels shield us, When the storm clouds low'r, Pardon Thou, and save us In the final hour. [Chorus] Topics: Hymns for Worship Opening Hymns; Special Occasions Reunion Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Onward, Christian pilgrims

Author: Michael Forster, b. 1946 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Faith, Trust and Commitment; Hope and Consolation; The Pilgrim Community; The Wholeness of Creation; Year A Advent 1; Year B Advent 2; Year B Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Passion; Year C Advent 1; Year C Proper 12; Year C Proper 15; Year C Proper 18; Year C Proper 24 Scripture: Isaiah 2:4-5 Used With Tune: ST GERTRUDE

Keep your colors flying

Appears in 21 hymnals Used With Tune: [Keep your colors flying]

Firmes y Adelante

Author: J. B. Cabrera Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 Used With Tune: [Firmes y adelante]

Onward, Children, Onward

Author: John H. Brammall Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Onward, children, onward! Leave the paths of sin Refrain First Line: Onward, children, onward! Lyrics: 1 Onward, children, onward! Leave the paths of sin; Hasten to the strait gate, strive to enter in; None can knock unheeded, none can strive in vain, For the Savior’s welcome all that seek obtain. Refrain: Onward, children, onward! is the call today; Come with ready footsteps, and that call obey. 2 Onward, children, onward! In the narrow way. Christ your Lord shall lead you safely day by day; And with such a leader what have you to fear? Satan may oppose you, but your king is near. [Refrain] 3 Onward, ever onward! Till you join the throng Who in dazzling raiment sing the triumph song, And to heav’nly music cry with one accord, "Holy! Holy! Holy! Is our sovereign Lord." [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Who Is On the Lord's Side

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 447 hymnals Refrain First Line: By Thy grand redemption Used With Tune: [Who is on the Lord's side]