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Author: Chas. W. Naylor; B. E. W. Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Forward, forward, is the battle cry Refrain First Line: Strengthened by the mighty pow’r of heaven Topics: Christian Conquest Used With Tune: [Forward, forward, is the battle cry]

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[Forward, forward is the battle-cry]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: B. E. Warren Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 33312 34442 22712 Used With Text: Press the Battle On

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Press the Battle On

Author: Charles W. Naylor; B. E. W. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #208 Meter: 9.9.9.10 with refrain First Line: Forward, forward, is the battle cry Refrain First Line: Strengthened by the mighty pow’r of heaven Lyrics: 1 Forward, forward, is the battle cry, Onward, onward, to our home on high; We will conquer for the Lord or die, The foe’s retreating, press the battle on. Refrain: Strengthened by the mighty pow’r of heaven, We shall conquer, we shall conquer; Till the raging foe afar is driven, Press the battle on. 2 Forward, forward, never faint or fear, Christ, our Captain, is forever near; Be courageous, full of hope and cheer, With full assurance press the battle on. [Refrain] 3 Forward, forward, put the foe to flight, We are battling for the truth and right; We shall triumph in Jehovah’s might, Then do not falter, press the battle on. [Refrain] 4 Forward, forward, there’s a crown before, See it shining on that heav’nly shore? We shall wear it when the conflict’s o’er, The prize is waiting, press the battle on. [Refrain] Topics: Warfare Scripture: Romans 8:37 Tune Title: [Forward, forward is the battle cry]

Press the Battle On

Author: C. W. Naylor; B. E. W. Hymnal: Select Hymns #30 (1911) First Line: Forward, forward, is the battle cry Refrain First Line: Strengthened by the mighty pow'r of heaven Tune Title: [Forward, forward, is the battle cry]

Press the Battle On

Author: Chas. W. Naylor; B. E. W. Hymnal: Gospel Gems Number 2 #30 (1923) First Line: Forward, forward, is the battle cry Refrain First Line: Strengthened by the mighty pow’r of heaven Topics: Christian Conquest Languages: English Tune Title: [Forward, forward, is the battle cry]

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C. W. Naylor

1874 - 1950 Person Name: Charles W. Naylor, 1874-1950 Author of "Press the Battle On" in Hymnal of the Church of God Naylor, Charles Wesley. (1874--1950). C. W. Naylor was born in southern Ohio and reared in Ohio and West Virginia by grandparents. At the age of nineteen he left the Methodist church for the Church of God. He worked for a while at the Gospel Trumpet Company in Grand Junction, Michigan and on some evangelistic tours. He was ordained in 1899 in Springfield, Ohio. He was first injured in 1908 in Florida while moving timbers from under a meeting tent. He suffered a dislocated kidney and other internal injuries. A year later he was in a bus accident that left him an invalid for the rest of his life. Naylor wrote eight books, many articles and pamphlets, many hymns and gospel songs, besides being a columnist in the Gospel Trumpet. --John W.V. Smith, DNAH Archives See also: Neidert, David L. (1985). Reformation's Song: A History of Church of God Music. Anderson, Ind.: the author.

Barney Elliott Warren

1867 - 1951 Person Name: Barney E. Warren, 1867-1951 Author of "Press the Battle On" in Hymnal of the Church of God Barney Elliott Warren was an American Christian hymnwriter and minister. See more in Wikipedia