The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools ‎#114

114. Pressing onward

1 We're hast'ning at our king's command,
A journey to pursue,
We're going to the promised land,
Our heritage to view.

Chorus:
Pressing onward, pressing onward,
To a brighter, better world we go
Pressing onward, pressing onward,
Ever nearing heav'n our home.

2 Earth has no portion, rest, or joy,
To fill our vast desire,
To nobler, purer bliss on high,
Our longing souls aspire. [Chorus]

3 We seek a city out of sight,
Jerusalem above,
Where throned in heavenly splendors bright,
Abides the God we love. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: We're hast'ning at our king's command
• Title: Pressing onward
• Author: G. H. Spring
• Refrain First Line: Pressing onward, pressing onward
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [We're hast'ning at our king's command]
• Composer: G. H. Spring
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.