Press On
Barney Elliott Warren (1897) • English
Primary Scripture: Philippians 3:14
Verse 1
Press on, my brother, sister, And face the deadly foe; Through Jesus Christ we’ll conquer, While trav’ling here below.
Chorus
Press on, press on, Says Christ, our loving Friend; Press on, press on, “I’m with thee to the end.”
Verse 2
Press on, and let thy failings A blessing to thee prove; No wave of care or sorrow Thy trusting soul shall move.
Chorus
Press on, press on, Says Christ, our loving Friend; Press on, press on, “I’m with thee to the end.”
Verse 3
Press on, though raging tempests And fiery billows roll; While crossing life’s rough rapids, He’ll safely guide thy soul.
Chorus
Press on, press on, Says Christ, our loving Friend; Press on, press on, “I’m with thee to the end.”
Verse 4
Press on, ’mid strong temptation, Tell Satan he must flee; In Jesus’ name resist him, And vict’ry thine shall be.
Chorus
Press on, press on, Says Christ, our loving Friend; Press on, press on, “I’m with thee to the end.”
Verse 5
Press on, forever trusting, In faith believing, too; In spite of doubt or feeling, God’s word will take you through.
Chorus
Press on, press on, Says Christ, our loving Friend; Press on, press on, “I’m with thee to the end.”
Verse 6
Press on to what’s before us, Forgetting all the past; The light of heav’n so glorious Eternally shall last.
Chorus
Press on, press on, Says Christ, our loving Friend; Press on, press on, “I’m with thee to the end.”
Scripture References
Reference 1
- philippians 3:14