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Onward and Upward
Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 24 hymnals First Line: Onward still, and upward Refrain First Line: Marching onward, upward Lyrics: 1 Onward still, and upward,
Follow evermore
Where our mighty Leader
Goes in love before;
"Looking unto Jesus,"
Reach a helping hand
To a struggling neighbor,
Helping him to stand.
Chorus:
Marching onward, upward,
Marching steadily, onward,
Jesus leads the way,
Marching onward, upward,
Onward unto glory,
To the perfect day.
2 Onward, ever onward,
Thro' the pastures green,
Where the streams flow softly,
Under skies serene;
Or, if need be, upward,
O'er the rocky steep,
Trusting him who guides us,
Strong to save and keep. [Chorus]
3 Upward, ever upward,
T'ward the radiant glow,
Far above the valley,
Where the mist hangs low;
On, with songs of gladness,
Till the march shall end,
Where ten thousand thousand
Hallelujahs blend. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Onward still, and upward]
Onward and Upward
[Onward still, and upward]
Appears in 22 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 55555 11767 16666 Used With Text: Onward and Upward
[Onward still, and upward]
Onward and Upward
Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #72 (1904) First Line: Onward still, and upward Refrain First Line: Marching onward, upward Lyrics: 1 Onward, still, and upward,
Follow evermore
Where our mighty Leader
Goes in love before;
"Looking unto Jesus,"
Reach a helping hand
To a struggling neighbor,
Helping him to stand.
Chorus:
Marching onward, upward,
Marching steadily, onward,
Jesus leads the way,
Marching onward, upward,
Onward unto glory,
To the perfect day.
2 Onward, ever onward,
Thro' the pastures green,
Where the streams flow softy,
Under skies serene;
Or, if need be, upward,
O'er the rocky steep,
Trusting him who guides us,
Strong to save and keep. [Chorus]
3 Upward, ever upward,
Toward the radiant glow,
Far above the valley,
Where the mist hangs low;
On, with songs of gladness,
Till the march shall end,
Where ten thousand thousand
Hallelujahs blend. [Chorus]
Tune Title: [Onward still, and upward]
Onward and Upward
Onward and Upward
Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Living Hymns #74 (1890) First Line: Onward still, and upward Refrain First Line: Marching onward, upward Lyrics: 1 Onward still, and upward,
Follow evermore
Where our mighty Leader
Goes in love before;
"Looking unto Jesus,"
Reach a helping hand
To a struggling neighbor,
Helping him to stand.
Chorus:
Marching onward, upward,
Marching steadily, onward,
Jesus leads the way,
Marching onward, upward,
Onward unto glory,
To the perfect day.
2 Onward, ever onward,
Thro' the pastures green,
Where the streams flow softy,
Under skies serene;
Or, if need be, upward,
O'er the rocky steep,
Trusting him who guides us,
Strong to save and keep. [Chorus]
3 Upward, ever upward,
T'ward the radiant glow,
Far above the valley,
Where the mist hangs low;
On, with songs of gladness,
Till the march shall end,
Where ten thousand thousand
Hallelujahs blend. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward still, and upward]
Onward and Upward
Onward and Upward
Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Junior Songs #148 (1892) First Line: Onward still, and upward Refrain First Line: Marching onward, upward Lyrics: 1 Onward still, and upward,
Follow evermore
Where our mighty Leader
Goes in love before;
"Looking unto Jesus,"
Reach a helping hand
To a struggling neighbor,
Helping him to stand.
Chorus:
Marching onward, upward,
Marching steadily, onward,
Jesus leads the way,
Marching onward, upward,
Onward unto glory,
To the perfect day.
2 Onward, ever onward,
Thro' the pastures green,
Where the streams flow softly,
Under skies serene;
Or, if need be, upward,
O'er the rocky steep,
Trusting him who guides us,
Strong to save and keep. [Chorus]
3 Upward, ever upward,
T'ward the radiant glow,
Far above the valley,
Where the mist hangs low;
On, with songs of gladness,
Till the march shall end,
Where ten thousand thousand
Hallelujahs blend. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward still, and upward]
Onward and Upward
E. E. Hewitt
1851 - 1920 Author of "Onward and Upward" in Living Hymns Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds.
Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)
E. E. Hewitt
John R. Sweney
1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[Onward still, and upward]" in The Voice of Praise John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy.
Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker.
Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission
John R. Sweney
