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Forward Go

Palmer Hartsough • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Verse 1

Forward, forward! Forward go, for the Lord is with thee, He is thy life, thy light, thy joy; Forward, forward! Forward go, for the Lord is with thee, Mighty thy foes to destroy.

Chorus

Heralds of the gospel, Messengers of mercy, Children of the kingdom, High the colors of Zion show; Followers of Jesus, Armies of Jehovah, Church of God triumphant, Rise and forth to the vict’ry go. Forward, forward! Forward, , ye brave hearts, Forward, ye true hearts, at his word; Forward, ye heroes, Forward, ye conq’rors of the Lord.

Verse 2

Forward, forward! Forward, go, for the morn is breaking, Swiftly the shadows fly away; Forward, forward! Forward go, for the King in splendor Rises and conquers the day.

Chorus

Heralds of the gospel, Messengers of mercy, Children of the kingdom, High the colors of Zion show; Followers of Jesus, Armies of Jehovah, Church of God triumphant, Rise and forth to the vict’ry go. Forward, forward! Forward, , ye brave hearts, Forward, ye true hearts, at his word; Forward, ye heroes, Forward, ye conq’rors of the Lord.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 14:15
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