489. 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.

Chorus:
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! (Chorus)

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! (Chorus)

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! (Chorus)

Text Information
First Line: There's a royal banner given for display
Title: The Banner of the Cross
Author: Daniel W. Whittle
Publication Date: 1980
Scripture: Psalm 60:4; Philippians 3:8
Topic: Church: militant and triumphant; Cross: of Christ; Warfare, Christian
Refrain First Line: Marching on, marching on
Tune Information
Name: [There's a royal banner given for display]
Composer: James McGranaham
Key: A♭ Major



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