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We Are Marching On

Carrie M. Wilson • English

Primary Scripture: Jeremiah 46:22

Verse 1

We are marching on, with a cheerful tread, And happy, happy hearts today; For the lamp and light of a Saviour’s word Is cheering us along the way.

Chorus

Marching on, marching on, Looking upward by faith to a home above, May we trust and pray, marching on each day, Rejoicing in a Saviour’s love.

Verse 2

We are marching on with a firm resolve To follow at the Lord’s command, And we work for Him where the fields are white, And ready for the reaper’s hand.

Chorus

Marching on, marching on, Looking upward by faith to a home above, May we trust and pray, marching on each day, Rejoicing in a Saviour’s love.

Verse 3

We are marching on where we hope to meet And gather in the morning fair; Then our sheaves we’ll bring, and our songs we’ll sing, To Jesus our Redeemer there.

Chorus

Marching on, marching on, Looking upward by faith to a home above, May we trust and pray, marching on each day, Rejoicing in a Saviour’s love.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • jeremiah 46:22