Forward Through the Ages
Authors: Frederick L. Hosmer • Composers: J.W. Barrington • Meter: 6.5.6.5. double with refrain, 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1908
Score (png): http://www.freehymnal.com/png/forwardthroughtheages.png.
1. Forward thro’ the ages
In unbroken line,
Move the faithful spirits,
At the call divine;
Gifts in diff’ring measure,
Hearts of one accord,
Manifold the service,
One the sure reward.
Refrain:
Forward thro’ 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.
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!
Amen.