Gospel Hymns No. 5 ‎#2

2. Onward, Upward, Homeward!

1 “Onward, upward, homeward!”
Joyfully I flee
From this world of sorrow,
With my Lord to be:
Onward to the glory;
Upward to the prize;
Homeward to the mansions
Far above the skies.

Refrain:
Onward to the glory!
Upward to the prize!
Homeward to the mansions
Far above the skies!

2 “Onward, upward, homeward!”
Here I find no rest;
Treading o’er the desert
Which my Saviour pressed.
Onward, upward, homeward!
I shall soon be there;
Soon its joys and pleasures
I, through grace, shall share. [Refrain]

3 “Onward, upward, homeward!”
Come along with me;
Ye who love the Saviour,
Bear me company,
Onward, upward, homeward!
Press with vigour on;
Yet a little moment,
And the race is won. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: "Onward, upward, homeward!"
• Title: Onward, Upward, Homeward!
• Author: Albert Midlane
• Refrain First Line: Onward to the glory
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1887
• Scripture:
  Philippians 3:16

Tune Information

• Name: [Onward, upward, homeward!]
• Composer: Ira D. Sankey