Forward and upward Lord we go,
No turning back for us Your called;
Fighting the fight of faith and foe,
Clothed with Your armour overall.

Forward and upward Lord we go,
Watching and waiting unto to prayer;
To sloth and sin we all say no,
Your grace and truth our daily wear.

Forward and upward Lord we go,
Taking our cross in fearlessness;
While in this world we’ll not let go,
Towards our home we ever press.

Forward and upward Lord we go,
Denying self and this world’s ease;
Seeking our Saviour here below,
Then heaven’s welcome and release.

(Tune: Duke St; Rimington; LM)
(© James R. Hamilton – Written Wednesday, 31st, December, 2003)