Onward! Onward!

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We are marching along, singing as we go

Author: Lewis E. Jones
Tune: [We are marching along, singing as we go]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 We are marching along, singing as we go,
We shall win, conquer sin, vanquish ev’ry foe;
Gladly marching along in the Savior’s might,
We shall surely gain the day for truth and right.

Refrain:
Onward, onward, joyfully, day by day,
Never fearing, guided along the way;
Hoping, trusting, Jesus we will obey,
From hour to hour he gives us pow’r, to gain a victory.

2 We are marching along, tho’ the world may jeer,
Braving ill, onward still, we’ve no need to fear;
Gladly marching along heeding Christ’s command,
In His name we quickly go to take the land. [Refrain]

3 We are marching along, victory is sure,
Join our band, lend a hand, faithfully endure;
Gladly marching along to a home above,
Keep from harm each moment by a Savior’s love. [Refrain]

Source: Gospel Herald in Song #116

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Author: Lewis E. Jones

Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	We are marching along, singing as we go
Title:	Onward! Onward!
Author:	Lewis E. Jones
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Onward, onward, joyfully, day by day
Copyright:	Public Domain