Sunday School Voices ‎#26

26. Forward Go!

1 Soldiers true and loyal in the service of the Lord,
O hasten forth to battle, ‘tis the Captain gives the word;
Clad in gospel armor, you must meet the mighty foe,
For Jesus gives the order, Forward go!

Refrain:
Forward! Forward! ‘tis the Captain’s word;
Hasten to obey,
Where’er the call is heard;
Yours shall be the victory, tho’ mighty is the foe,
For Jesus gives the order, Forward go!

2 Ye who long have loitered, seeking pleasure by the way,
Come, now, and join the army, making ready for the fray;
This is noble service, rich reward it will bestow,
For Jesus gives the order, Forward go! [Refrain]

3 Come and join our army, all whose hearts are with the right,
For with the foe you’re counted if for neither side you fight;
Old and young are needed, rich and poor alike, we know,
And Jesus gives the order, Forward go! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Soldiers true and loyal in the service of the Lord
• Title: Forward Go!
• Author: Julia E. Burnard
• Refrain First Line: Forward! Forward! 'tis the Captain's word
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1910
• Topic: Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: [Soldiers true and loyal in the service of the Lord]
• Composer: M. L. McPhail