Pearls of Praise ‎#81

81. Keep the Banner Unfurled

1 Our country for Jesus,
The land of the free,
From ocean to ocean,
From mountain to sea;
The Lord is our Captain,
His word is out guide;
We’re only to follow,
Whate’er may betide.

Refrain:
Keep the banner unfurled,
And the vict’ry loud sing,
Thus to conquer the world
For Jesus, our King.

2 Our country for Jesus,
The light of the world;
Our triumph is certain,
With banner unfurled;
For truth is victorious
O’er error and race;
While love sings melodious
The song of the free. [Refrain]

3 The children are calling,
Are calling for light,
While thousands are praying
And toiling with might.
Then let us be faithful,
The harvest is white;
The Bridegroom is coming,
Our lamps should be bright. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Our country for Jesus
• Title: Keep the Banner Unfurled
• Author: J. H. Luther
• Refrain First Line: Keep the banner unfurled
• Publication Date: 1893
• Scripture:
  Psalm 20:5

Tune Information

• Name: [Our country for Jesus]
• Composer: J. J. Jelley