The Kingdom of God — 267. Forward Through the Ages
Frederick L. Hosmer, 1840-1929
A hymn expressing the unity of God’s people in their labor for the Kingdom through the ages. “The goodly fellowship of the prophets” is set forth here with power and poetic beauty.
For comments on Frederick L. Hosmer see Hymn 72.
MUSIC. ONWARD, with its strong rhythm and moving power, lends itself well for processional use, resembling in this respect the tune “St. Gertrude” (225), for which the present hymn was written.
No information is at hand concerning the composer, J. W. Barrington.