Main message: Endure a life of faith to the end with God's guidance.
Bible references:
V1. "Trust in the Lord" (Proverbs 3:5)(Psalm 115:9-11)
"Holding fast His promised word" (Hebrews 6:17-18)
"never deny" (Mark 14:31)
"brings reproach" (Jeremiah 20:8)
V2. "night is coming" (John 9:4)
V3. "sow and thou shalt reap" (Psalm 126:6)
"He will heart and answer prayers" (Psalm 6:9)
V4. "end is near" (Ezekiel 7:2, 6)
"serve Him" (Romans 1:9)
"glorious day" (Acts 2:20-21)
V5. "In thy ways, acknowledge Him" (Proverbs 3:5-6)
"Thy will... be" (Luke 22:42)
Keywords: Trusting, Onward go!, Holding, promised word, Name, shame, wondrous fame, plough, night coming, serve, faith love, mighty, standing, until, grain, sow, reap, Master’s Watching waiting, hear and answer, end is near, serving, holy fear, portion, stay, bread, leading on, acknowledge Him, His mind, His will, life, liberty
Interpretation notes:
This hymn is in 4/4 time.
The phrase 'Onward go!' is repeated.
Steady quarter notes are used throughout the music, especially in the inner voices.