236. Marching on! marching on!

1 Marching on! marching on!
In the ranks of Christ, our King;
Through the fears and time of tears—
Through the endless chime of years—
Through the night into light
Where the skies are ever bright—
Wave your banners, life hosannas,
Shout and sing! shout and sing!
For the toil is abating,
And the crowns are now waiting,
We are glad to be known
When the Lord makes us His own.
Marching on! marching on!
In the ranks of Christ, our King;
Through the fears and time of tears—
Through the endless chime of years—
Through the night into light
Where the skies are ever bright—
Wave your banners, life hosannas,
Shout and sing! shout and sing!

2 Forward go! forward go!
As did Israel of old;
Where they trod, believing God,
Waves were parted with a rod;
Manna bright, full and white,
Fell around them in the night;
Prayers ascended, rocks were rended—
Love was bold, grace untold!
Still our Lord is commanding,
“Forward go!” notwithstanding
Mountain rise in the way;
For the hills His will obey!
Forward go! forward go!
As did Israel of old;
Where they trod, believing God,
Waves were parted with a rod;
Manna bright, full and white,
Fell around them in the night;
Prayers ascended, rocks were rended—
Love was bold, grace untold!

3 Trust in God! trust in God!
When the calls to duty come;
He will see for you and me
Paths shall open safe and free.
Never fear, God is near,
Faithful souls to Him are dear.
Christ will meet you; He will greet you,—
“Child, come home! child, come home!”
Far above earthly valleys
Golden gleams heaven’s palace,
And we see Jesus there
At the portal shining fair!
Trust in God! trust in God!
When the calls to duty come;
He will see for you and me
Paths shall open safe and free.
Never fear, God is near,
Faithful souls to Him are dear.
Christ will meet you; He will greet you,—
“Child, come home! child, come home!”

Text Information
First Line: Marching on! marching on!
Author: Rev. Charles Seymour Robinson, 1829-1899
Publication Date: 1900
Topic: Conventions; Hope; Pilgrims (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SOLDATEN
Arranger: Emmelar



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