We're hastening at our King's command

1 We're hast'ning at our king's command,
A journey to pursue,
We're going to the promised land,
Our heritage to view.

Chorus:
Pressing onward, pressing onward,
To a brighter, better world we go,
Pressing onward, pressing onward,
Ever nearing heaven, our home.

2 Earth has no portion, rest, or joy,
To fill our vast desire,
To nobler, purer bliss on high,
Our longing souls aspire. [Chorus]

3 We seek a city out of sight,
Jerusalem above,
Where, throned in heavenly splendor bright,
Abides the God we love. [Chorus]

4 We'll bless our King from day to day,
His goodness we'll adore,
Who opened us this heavenly way,
By passing on before. [Chorus]

5 Tho' foes oppose, with singing still,
To Zion we will go;
For God will guard us on, until
Our journey's end we know. [Chorus]

Source: Pearly Gates: a collection of new songs for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and social circle #62