The Church Hymnal: containing hymns approved and set forth by the general conventions of 1892 and 1916; together with hymns for the use of guilds and brotherhoods, and for special occasions (Rev. ed) 574. Forward thro' the ages

The Church Hymnal‎#574

Text:	Forward thro' the ages
Author:	F. L. Hosmer
Tune:	FORWARD
Composer:	J. W. Barrington

1 Forward thro' the ages
In unbroken line,
Move the faithful spirits,
At the call divine:
Gifts in diff'ring measure,
Hearts of one accord,
Manifold the service,
Once the sure reward.

Refrain:
Forward thro' the ages
In unbroken line,
Move the faithful spirits
At the call divine.

2 Wider grows the kingdom,
Reign of love and light;
For it we must labour,
Till our faith is sight;
Prophets have proclaim'd it,
Martyrs testified,
Poets sung its glory,
Heroes for it died. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]