FORWARD, BRETHREN, LET US GO.
FORWARD, brethren, let us forward,
And forget all things behind—
Toward the prize of our high calling,
Pressing on with single mind;
Let our eyes be fixed on Jesus,
Not on evil here below—
But with hearts and hopes in heaven,
Forward, brethren, let us go! In the light of resurrection,
Let us look on all things here;
Counting all as loss and worthless,
Till our glorious Lord appear;
Seeking fellowship with his sufferings,
Following him through weal or woe—
We are citizens of heaven!—
Forward, brethren, let us go! We in Christ are dead and risen,
'Tis his Spirit dwells within—
Then let us, his praises sounding,
Here the song of heaven begin;
In his love, which is unbounded,
May we love each other now—
Watching for his bright appearing,
Forward, brethren, let us go!—Sel.