1 Onward go and trust in God, tho’ all before be dark or bright,
There’s a Friend to guide ever by your side;
Bravely go where duty calls and God will give the needed light:
Falter never! he will ever safely guide.
Chorus:
Do whatever God commands you, tho’ the way be dark or bright;
Lend thy hand to help another and the Master will requite;
Falter not but do thy duty, trust in God and do the right,—
Onward, onward, trust in God.
2 Onward go and help another who is toiling on alone;
Give a word of cheer, dry the falling tear;
Let your loyalty to right and love to God be ever known;
Serve him better, break each fetter, banish fear. [Chorus]
3 Onward, brother, never doubt that God and truth will surely win;
Holding fast the right, serve him with your might;
Take the field against all evil in your heart, and conquer sin;
Help from heaven will be given in the fight. [Chorus]
Source: Sunday School Voices, No.2 #152
Rv William Clark Martin USA 1864-1914. Born at Hightstown, NJ, he graduated from the Peddie Institute in Hightstown in 1884, and in 1891 from the Crozer Theological Seminary, Upland, PA. He became minister of the Grace Baptist Church, Camden, NJ,(1891-1894); Noank Baptist Church, Noank, CT (1894-1900); Tabernacle Baptist Church, New Albany, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Seymour, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Bluffton, IN (1904-1909); Grace Baptist Church, Somerville, MA (1909-1912); and First Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL (1912-1914). In 1891 he married Euretta (Etta) May Wilcox, and they had at least three children (no names found). He penned many hymn lyrics. He died of heart failure at his farm in Rialto, FL.… Go to person page >
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