Onward, Christian! though the region

Verse 1

Onward, Christian! though the region Where thou art be drear and lone; God has set a guardian legion Very near thee; press thou on!

Verse 2

Listen, Christian! their hosanna Rolleth o'er thee: "God is love;" Write upon thy red-cross banner, "Upward ever; heaven's above."

Verse 3

By the thorn-road, and none other, Is the mount of vision won; Tread it without shrinking, brother! Jesus trod it; press thou on!

Verse 4

Be this world the wiser, stronger, For thy life of pain and peace, While it needs thee; oh, no longer Pray thou for thy quick release!

Verse 5

Pray thou, Christian, daily rather, That thou be a faithful son; By the prayer of Jesus, "Father, Not my will, but Thine, be done."