Chorus

Forward through the ages, In unbroken line, Move the faithful spirits At the call divine.

Verse 1

Forward through the ages, In unbroken line, Move the faithful spirits At the call divine. Gifts in diff'ring measure, Hearts of one accord, Manifold the service, One the sure reward;

Verse 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.

Verse 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!