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Forward, Christian, forward! Spread abroad the cry;

by S. Trevor Francis

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 353 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

Forward, Christian, forward! Spread abroad the cry; Shout aloud the watchword, "Jesus draweth nigh!" Wave the gospel standard, banner of His love; Sing, as marching onward to your home above.

Verse 2

Forward, Christian, forward! Christ thy life, thy song; Trust in "Jesus only," in His strength be strong; Christ, the glorious leader of the blood-bought band; Follow, closely follow, to the heavenly land.

Verse 3

Sound your hallelujahs, praise to Jesus bring; Magnify His glories, of His coming sing; Sing amidst the conflict, shout the battle cry: "Jesus Christ is coming; on to victory!"

Verse 4

Haste, thou glorious morning! Welcome, shadeless day! Chasing with thy sunlight all our tears away; Haste, O wondrous moment, when 'midst radiant skies Sleeping saints and living at His Word arise.

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