1.
Press onward, onward,
Keep walking toward the goal above.

Oh, leave behind
Everything that lies behind you;
Do not turn back—keep moving straight ahead.

Quickly, press onward,
Keep walking toward the heavenly goal.

2.
Pride and hatred,
Everywhere this world is filled with corruption.

Cut yourself completely free
From its influence;
The pleasures of this world
Are not truly good.

Quickly, press onward,
Keep walking toward the heavenly goal.

3.
Wealth and possessions,
Relatives and great riches,
Beloved young men and women—

Do not put your trust in any of these.
Run onward, leaving everything behind.

Go forward toward
The Christian's true inheritance.

Quickly, press onward,
Keep walking toward the heavenly goal.

4.
Do not stop even for a moment
Among this multitude of wicked people.

Keep running your race;
Quickly, gather your strength and move ahead.

If you stop,
The world will mock you;
Turn your back on it
And keep moving forward.

Quickly, press onward,
Keep walking toward the heavenly goal.

5.
Do not dwell on sorrow
Or the reproach of this world;
Do not look back toward Sodom.

Do not seek its pleasures.
While you are here on earth,
Keep your mind fixed on the Lord Jesus.

Carry a heart of godly sorrow,
Meditate continually on God's Word,
And sing His praises.

Even when you stumble,
Rise and press onward,
Keep walking toward the heavenly goal.

6.
Do not fear the deceiving devil;
Take up your spiritual weapons
And carry them close to your heart.

Walk by grace,
Seeking strength from the Lord.

Keep your eyes fixed above
On the heavenly vision,
And continue your journey
Toward the divine destination.

Quickly, press onward,
Keep walking toward the heavenly goal.