Called to Serve

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale

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1. Called to serve him, heav’nly King of glory,n11. Called to serve Him, heav’nly King of glory, 2Chosen e’er to witness for his name;2Chosen e’er to witness for his name, 3Far and wide we tell a Father’s story3Far and wide we tell the Father’s story, 4Far and wide his love proclaim.4Far and wide his love proclaim. 55 n6[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name,n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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1. Called to serve Him, heav’nly King of glory, 2Chosen e’er to witness for his name;2Chosen e’er to witness for his name, 3Far and wide we tell a Father’s story3Far and wide we tell the Father’s story, 4Far and wide his love proclaim.4Far and wide his love proclaim. 55 n6[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name,n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Chosen e’er to witness for his name; class="diff_next">2Chosen e’er to witness for his name, 3Far and wide we tell a Father’s story3Far and wide we tell the Father’s story, 4Far and wide his love proclaim.4Far and wide his love proclaim. 55 n6[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name,n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Chosen e’er to witness for his name, 3Far and wide we tell a Father’s story3Far and wide we tell the Father’s story, 4Far and wide his love proclaim.4Far and wide his love proclaim. 55 n6[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name,n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Far and wide we tell a Father’s story3Far and wide we tell the Father’s story, 4Far and wide his love proclaim.4Far and wide his love proclaim. 55 n6[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name,n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Far and wide we tell the Father’s story, 4Far and wide his love proclaim.4Far and wide his love proclaim. 55 n6[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name,n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Far and wide his love proclaim.4Far and wide his love proclaim. 55 n6[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name,n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Far and wide his love proclaim. 55 n6[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name,n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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[Chorus] Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name, class="diff_next">n6[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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[Chorus] 7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;7Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; nn8Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; 8Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing,9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing, class="diff_next">9Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. 9Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Joy our strength shall be, press forward ever,10God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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God our strength will be; press forward ever, 10Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Called to serve our King.11Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Called to serve our King. 1112 n122. Called to serve his path of service loyal,n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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2. Called to serve his path of service loyal, class="diff_next">n132. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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2. Called to know the richness of his blessing— 13Called to lead to his eternal light;14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Called to lead to his eternal light; class="diff_next">14Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Sons and daughters, children of a King— 14Rich reward awaits in mansions royal15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Rich reward awaits in mansions royal class="diff_next">15Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Glad of heart, his holy name confessing, 15Forward then in heav’nly might.16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Forward then in heav’nly might. class="diff_next">16Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Praises unto him we bring. 1617 t173. Called to know the richness of his blessing,t 18Sons of God, and children of a King; 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Sons of God, and children of a King; class="diff_next"> 19Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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Glad of heart, His holy name confessing, class="diff_next"> 20Homage unto him we bring. 21
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The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1929, or published before 1964 and not renewed).