Charles Ives creates a hymn that inspires up to look upward. What starts out as a simple song transforms into an energetic layering of sounds designed to push the listener onward.
lyrics
Forward flock of Jesus
Salt of all the Earth
Till each yearning purpose
Springs to glorious birth.
Sick they ask for healing.
Frail they grope for day.
Pour upon nations,
wisdom's loving ray.
Forward out of error,
Leave behind the night.
Forward out of darkness.
Forward into light.
Forward when in childhood
Buds the infant mind.
All through youth and manhood,
forward till the veil be lifted.
Climb height to height!
Forward out of darkness;
Onward ever onward,
Climbing till our faith be sight.
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