Forward! (EN 5157)

1

Christ, our mighty Captain, leads against the foe,

We will never falter when He bids us go;

Tho’ His righteous purpose we may never know,

Yet we’ll follow all the way.

Forward! forward! ’tis the Lord’s command;

Forward! forward! to the promised land;

Forward! forward! let the chorus ring:

We are sure to win with Christ, our King!

2

Satan’s fearful onslaughts cannot make us yield;

While we trust in Christ, our Buckler and our Shield;

Pressing ever on—the Spirit’s sword we wield,

And we follow all the way.

3

Let our glorious banner ever be unfurled;

From its mighty stronghold evil shall be hurled;

Christ, our mighty Captain, overcomes the world,

And we follow all the way.

4

Fierce the battle rages—but ’twill not be long,

Then triumphant, shall we join the blessed throng,

Joyfully uniting in the victor’s song—

If we follow all the way.