Scripture Verse

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Introduction

portrait
Richard Slater
1854–1939

Words: Ri­chard Slat­er, in The Mu­sic­al Sal­va­tion­ist, De­cem­ber 1886.

Music: Her­bert H. Booth (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a bet­ter pho­to of Slat­er, would you ?

portrait
Herbert H. Booth
1862–1926

Lyrics

In the fight, say, does your heart grow weary?
Do you find your path
Is rough and thorny?
And above the sky
Is dark and stormy?
Never mind, go on!
Lay aside all fear, and onward pressing,
Bravely fight, and God will give His blessing;
Though the war at times may prove distressing,
Never mind, go on!

Refrain

When the road we tread is rough,
Let us bear in mind,
In our Savior strength enough
We may always find;
Though the fighting may be tough
Let our motto be:
Go on, go on to victory!

Faithful be, delaying not to follow
Where Christ leads, though
It may be through sorrow;
If the strife should fiercer
Grow tomorrow,
Never mind, go on!
Cheerful be, it will your burdens lighten,
One glad heart will always others brighten;
Though the strife the coward’s soul may frighten,
Never mind, go on!

Refrain

When downhearted, look away to Jesus,
Who for you did shed
His blood most precious;
Let us say, though all
The world should hate us;
Never mind, go on!
Do your best in fighting for your Savior,
For His sake fear not to lose men’s favor;
If beside you should a comrade waver,
Never mind, go on!

Refrain