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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Key: G
Difficulty: Novice
Verse 1:
G D7 G
Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
G D E A7 D7
move the faithful spirits at the call divine;
D G C
gifts in differing measure, hearts of one accord,
C D
manifold the service, one the sure reward.
Chorus:
G D D7 G
Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
G Am G C D7 G
move the faithful spirits at the call divine.
Verse 2:
G D7 G
Wider grows the kingdom, reign of love and light;
G D E A7 D7
for it we must labor, till our faith is sight.
D G C
Prophets have proclaimed it, martyrs testified,
C D
poets sung its glory, heroes for it died.
Chorus:
G D D7 G
Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
G Am G C D7 G
move the faithful spirits at the call divine.
Verse 3:
G D7 G
Not alone we conquer, not alone we fall;
G D E A7 D7
in each loss or triumph lose or triumph all.
D G C
Bound by God's far purpose in one living whole,
C D
move we on together to the shining goal.
Chorus:
G D D7 G
Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
G Am G C D7 G
move the faithful spirits at the call divine.
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Last Updated: April 21, 2019