114. Forward Through the Ages

1 Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine:
gifts in differing measure,
hearts of one accord,
manifold the service,
one the sure reward.
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine.

2 Wider grows the vision,
realm of love and light;
for it we must labor,
till our faith is sight.
Prophets have proclaimed it,
martyrs testified,
poets sung its glory,
heroes for it died.
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine.

3 Not alone we conquer,
not alone we fall;
in each loss or triumph
lose or triumph all.
Bound by God’s far purpose
in one living whole,
move we on together
to the shining goal.
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine.

Text Information
First Line: Forward through the ages
Title: Forward Through the Ages
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840-1929
Meter: 6.5.6.5. Triple
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Words and Deeds of Prophetic Women and Men: Commitment and Action; The Living Tradition; Ministry (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. GERTRUDE
Composer: Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900
Meter: 6.5.6.5. Triple
Key: E♭ Major



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