Onward Now!
Fanny Crosby • English
Primary Scripture: Exodus 40:26
Verse 1
Onward now! the trumpet call is sounding; Onward now! with holy rapture bounding; Heart and voice in harmony resounding, Sweetly join the chorus of the skies.
Chorus
Praise our God, who reigneth evermore; Praise our God, His blessed name adore; Onward now! His mighty love proclaiming, Sweetly join the chorus of the skies.
Verse 2
Onward now! be valiant, brave and daring; Onward now! the Christian armor wearing; Onward now! the royal standard bearing, Let our songs in happy concert rise.
Chorus
Praise our God, who reigneth evermore; Praise our God, His blessed name adore; Onward now! His mighty love proclaiming, Sweetly join the chorus of the skies.
Verse 3
Onward now! the King has gone before us; Strong in Him, our triumph will be glorious; Onward now! His loving care is o’er us; In His hand behold the heavenly prize.
Chorus
Praise our God, who reigneth evermore; Praise our God, His blessed name adore; Onward now! His mighty love proclaiming, Sweetly join the chorus of the skies.
Verse 4
Onward now! be firm and faithful ever; Onward now! our courage failing never; Looking home beyond the silent river, Looking home where pleasure never dies.
Chorus
Praise our God, who reigneth evermore; Praise our God, His blessed name adore; Onward now! His mighty love proclaiming, Sweetly join the chorus of the skies.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- exodus 40:26