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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
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