416. The Banner of the Cross

1 There’s a royal banner given for display
To the soldiers of the King;
As an ensign fair we lift it up today,
While as ransomed ones we sing.

Refrain:
Marching on, marching on,
For Christ count everything but loss!
And to crown Him King, we’ll toil and sing,
’Neath the banner of the cross!

2 Though the foe may rage and gather as the flood,
Let the standard be displayed;
And beneath its folds, as soldiers of the Lord,
For the truth be not dismayed! (Refrain)

3 Over land and sea, wherever man may dwell,
Make the glorious tidings known;
Of the crimson banner now the story tell,
While the Lord shall claim His own! (Refrain)

4 When the glory dawns-—’tis drawing very near--
It is hastening day by day--
Then before our King the foe shall disappear,
And the cross the world shall sway! (Refrain)

Text Information
First Line: There's a royal banner given for display
Title: The Banner of the Cross
Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901
Refrain First Line: Marching on, marching on
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Choir; Christ: Cross of; Cross: of Christ (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: [There's a royal banner given for display]
Composer: James McGranahan, 1840-1907
Key: B♭ Major



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