5253. Onward! Onward!

1. Onward, onward, looking unto Jesus,
Casting quickly every weight aside;
While we run the race that’s set before us,
Firm as a rock let our faith abide.

Refrain
Lo, a cloud of witnesses behold us,
They through faith were victors in the race;
Let us gladly follow their example,
Trusting the Savior for strength and grace.

2. Onward, onward, looking unto Jesus,
Pressing forward, we the race will run;
Claiming ever His divine protection,
We shall not fail till the crown is won. [Refrain]

3. Onward, onward, looking unto Jesus,
Joy awaits us on the other shore;
There we’ll sing the song of our redemption,
Safe, safe at last when the strife is o’er. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Onward, onward, looking unto Jesus
Title: Onward! Onward!
Author: Fanny Crosby (1896)
Refrain First Line: Lo, a cloud of witnesses behold us
Meter: 10.9.10.9 D
Language: English
Source: Sacred Songs No. 1, by Ira Sankey, James McGranahan & George Stebbins (New York: The Biglow & Main Company, 1896), number 2
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: Some hymnals show the author as Robert Bruce, one of Fanny's pseudonyms.
Tune Information
Name: DENPASAR
Composer: Ira David Sankey
Meter: 10.9.10.9 D
Incipit: 31535 67132 42751
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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