The Bright Array ‎#27

27. On, Marching On

1 On, marching on, while another year returning
Bids us again rejoice;
Borne on the breeze, hear the music of the sprint-time
Waking every heart and voice.

Refrain:
Marching, marching, swell the happy chorus;—
Marching, marching, forward still we go;
Joy, joy today scatters beauty all around us,
Merry streams of gladness flow.

2 On, marching on, from the Sunday School we gather,
Trained for the world’s great field;
On, marching on, in the ranks of our Redeemer,
He will be our strength and shield. [Refrain]

3 Still marching on, may our army, ever faithful,
Work till our life is done;
Then, with the brave in the fields of life eternal,
Shout the glorious vict’ry won. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: On, marching on, while another year returning
• Title: On, Marching On
• Author: Grace J. Frances
• Refrain First Line: Marching, marching, swell
• Publication Date: 1889
• Scripture:
  Psalm 77:10

Tune Information

• Name: [On, marching on]
• Composer: Hubert P. Main