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March On

March on, my soul, with strength

Author: William Wright
Tune: CHRISTCHURCH (Steggall)
Published in 9 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 March on, my soul, with strength,
march forward, void of fear;
he who has led will lead,
through each succeeding year;
and as you journey on your way,
his hand shall hold you day by day.

2 March on, my soul, with strength,
in ease you dare not dwell;
your Master calls you forth;
then up, and serve him well!
Take up your cross, take up your sword,
and fight the battles of your Lord!

3 March on, my soul, with strength,
with strength, but not your own;
the conquest you shall gain,
through Christ your Lord alone;
his grace shall power your feeble arm,
his love preserve you safe from harm.

4 March on, my soul, with strength,
from strength to strength march on;
warfare shall end at length,
all foes be overthrown.
And then, my soul, if faithful now,
the crown of life awaits your brow.



Source: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #236

Author: William Wright

Wright, William b. Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire: 4 August 1859 d. Knock, Belfast, Co.Antrim: 9 September 1924 Go to person page >

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #15339
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

Instances

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)
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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #236

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Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #440

Hymns and Psalms #716

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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #236

TextScoreAudio

The Cyber Hymnal #15339

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #134

Include 3 pre-1979 instances
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