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[We are marching along, singing as we go]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: L. E. Jones Incipit: 55444 53512 34443 Used With Text: Onward! Onward

Author: L. E. J. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We are marching along, singing as we go Refrain First Line: Onward, onward, joyfully, day by day Lyrics: 1 We are marching along, singing as we go, We shall win, conquer sin, vanquish ev’ry foe; Gladly marching along in the Savior’s might, We shall surely gain the day for truth and right. Refrain: Onward, onward, joyfully, day by day, Never fearing, guided along the way; Hoping, trusting, Jesus we will obey, From hour to hour he gives us pow’r, to gain a victory. 2 We are marching along, tho’ the world may jeer, Braving ill, onward still, we’ve no need to fear; Gladly marching along heeding Christ’s command, In His name we quickly go to take the land. [Refrain] 3 We are marching along, victory is sure, Join our band, lend a hand, faithfully endure; Gladly marching along to a home above, Keep from harm each moment by a Savior’s love. [Refrain] Topics: Victory; Warfare Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Used With Tune: [We are marching along, singing as we go]

Immer muthig voran

Author: L. E. J.; E. C. Magaret Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Immer muthig voran, ziehen wir vereint Refrain First Line: Vorwärts, vorwärts ziehen wir Tag für Tag Used With Tune: [Immer muthig voran, ziehen wir vereint]

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Onward! Onward

Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: Gospel Herald in Song #116 (1899) First Line: We are marching along, singing as we go Refrain First Line: Onward, onward, joyfully, day by day Lyrics: 1 We are marching along, singing as we go, We shall win, conquer sin, vanquish ev’ry foe; Gladly marching along in the Savior’s might, We shall surely gain the day for truth and right. Refrain: Onward, onward, joyfully, day by day, Never fearing, guided along the way; Hoping, trusting, Jesus we will obey, From hour to hour he gives us pow’r, to gain a victory. 2 We are marching along, tho’ the world may jeer, Braving ill, onward still, we’ve no need to fear; Gladly marching along heeding Christ’s command, In His name we quickly go to take the land. [Refrain] 3 We are marching along, victory is sure, Join our band, lend a hand, faithfully endure; Gladly marching along to a home above, Keep from harm each moment by a Savior’s love. [Refrain] Topics: Victory; Warfare Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Languages: English Tune Title: [We are marching along, singing as we go]

Immer muthig voran

Author: L. E. J.; E. C. Magaret Hymnal: Die Kleine Palme No. 2 #98 (1900) First Line: Immer muthig voran, ziehen wir vereint Refrain First Line: Vorwärts, vorwärts ziehen wir Tag für Tag Languages: German Tune Title: [Immer muthig voran, ziehen wir vereint]

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Lewis E. Jones

1865 - 1936 Person Name: L. E. J. Author of "Onward! Onward" in Gospel Herald in Song Pseudonyms: Mary Slater ================ Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry