Author: Fredrick L. Hosmer Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 83 hymnals First Line: Forward through the ages, in unbroken line Refrain First Line: Forward through the ages, in unbroken line Lyrics: 1. Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
Move the faithful spirits, at the call divine;
Gifts in different measure, hearts of one accord,
Manifold the service, one the sure reward.
Refrain:
Forward through 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 labor, till our faith is sight.
Prophets have proclaimed 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] Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE Text Sources: Thought of God, Third Series, 1918
Forward Through the Ages