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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