FORWARD, MARCH! by Emma M. Bangs

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jul 24, 1893

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 19, No. 37.

FORWARD, MARCH!

By Emma M. Bangs

FORWARD, march! the cry is ringing O'er the world from land to sea. Gird on your armor, brave hearts bringing, Ready to do work for Me.

Take the helmet of salvation, Word of God so true and free, Sword of the Spirit, preparation Blessed and boundless, offered thee.

Put on the breastplate, conscience clean, Righteousness and truth within, Forward, march! with zeal unceasing, With shield of faith, and love increasing.

Forward, march! Satan advancing Lures thee oft with wiles entrancing. Forward, march! Ne'er heed his frown; God will faithful efforts crown. —Emma M. Bangs.