The King of Glory ‎#116

116. Onward, Forward

1 Have you heard the marching orders
From the mighty King of kings?
All along the line of battle
Like a clarion call it rings;
Gird ye on the gospel armor!
Onward! forward, soldiers true!
In the conflict fiercely raging,
Christ, the Lord, has need of you.

Refrain:
Onward! forward!
Let the glorious watchword ring!
Onward! forward!
Help the victory to bring!
Soldiers true must never sound retreat,
Soldiers true must never know defeat!
Onward! forward!
We are under marching orders of the King.

2 Have you felt the call to duty
Surging, pulsing in your breast?
Voices which would not be silent,
Would not let you longer rest?
‘Tis the Spirit’s call to service,
Rise, and at His bidding go
To the fields with harvest bending,
And the joys of reaping know. [Refrain]

3 There are lands which must be taken,
Battles to be fought and won,
Precious sheaves which must be gathered,
So much work yet to be done!
Stand no longer idly waiting,
When you precious souls might win;
Haste away, and with the faithful
Let your name be counted in. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Have you heard the marching orders
• Title: Onward, Forward
• Author: Mrs. C. H. M.
• Refrain First Line: Onward! Forward!
• Publication Date: 1918

Tune Information

• Name: [Have you heard the marching orders]
• Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris