Author: Frederick M. Smith, 1874-1946 Meter: 9.10.9.10 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Onward to Zion, faithful and strong Lyrics: 1 Onward to Zion, faithful and strong;
Zion the beautiful beckons us on.
Onward and upward battle along;
Zion the beautiful beckons us on.
2 Onward to Zion, to Christ we belong;
service the watchword we fight against wrong!
Onward to Zion, march with a song;
Zion the beautiful beckons us on.
3 We have the promise that Jesus will come;
Zion the beautiful beckons us on.
Let us be faithful, his will be done;
Zion the beautiful beckons us on. Topics: Call/Calling; Challenge; Commitment; Community; Discipleship; Faith; Restoration Heritage; Jesus Christ's Return; Service; Strength; Zion-Reign of God Scripture: Psalm 50:1-5 Used With Tune: ZION
Onward to Zion