Baptist Hymnal 2008 ‎#306

306. 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 ev'rything but loss!
And to crown Him King,
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 hast'ning 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
• Refrain First Line: Marching on, marching on
• Meter: 11.7.11.7. with Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Jesus, King; Surrender, Submission

Tune Information

• Name: ROYAL BANNER
• Composer: James McGranahan
• Meter: 11.7.11.7. with Chorus
• Key: G Major