I press toward the mark.
Philippians 3:14
Words: E. H. Lide, in Sunny-Side Songs, edited by W. Howard Doane (New York & Chicago, Illinois: Biglow & Main, 1893), page 114.
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Lide’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Onward, comrades, onward pressing,
Daily seek the Master’s blessing,
In the Christian life progressing,
Onward, comrades, onward now!
Refrain
Onward now! onward, all!
Strength from our Savior ever gaining;
Onward now! onward, all!
Heed the loud, inspiring call.
Many foes our path surrounding,
Let our happy songs resounding,
Tell of grace still more abounding,
Onward, comrades, onward now!
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On this grace alone depending,
Sweetly on our souls descending,
Aiding, cheering, and defending,
Onward, comrades, onward now!
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Onward, for the Lord will guide us;
In His mercy, walk beside us,
Freely, all we need, provide us,
Onward, comrades, onward now!
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