GO ONWARD by John Hay

Pacific Press Publishing Company · MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA · Sep 6, 1905

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 31, No. 36.

GO ONWARD.

By John Hay

[Written by the late John Hay for a religious gathering, by request.]

LORD! from far-severed climes we come To meet at last in Thee our home. Thou who hast been our guide and guard Be still our hope, our rich reward.

Defend us, Lord, from every ill. Strengthen our hearts to do Thy will. In all we plan and all we do, Still keep us to Thy service true.

O, let us hear the inspiring word Which they of old at Horeb heard; Breathe to our hearts the high command, "Go onward, and possess the land."

Thou who art Light, shine on each soul! Thou who art Truth, each mind control! Open our eyes, and make us see The path which leads to heaven and Thee!