The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#371

371. Now Be the Gospel Banner

1 Now be the gospel banner
In ev'ry land unfurled;
And be the shout, Hosanna!
Re-echoed through the world;
Till ev'ry isle and nation,
Till ev'ry tribe and tongue,
Receive the great salvation,
And join the happy throng.

2 Yes, Thou shalt reign forever,
O Jesus, King of kings!
Thy light, Thy love, Thy favor,
Each ransomed captive sings:
The isles for Thee are waiting,
The deserts learn Thy praise,
The hills and valleys, greeting,
The song responsive raise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now be the gospel banner
• Title: Now Be the Gospel Banner
• Author: Thomas Hastings (1831)
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 42:1-4
• Topic: Missions: Foreign; A Missionary Service

Tune Information

• Name: O, DU MITT HJÄRTAS TRÄNGTAN
• Composer: Johan Christian Fredrick Hæffner (1808)
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: B♭ Major