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529. Brightly gleams our banner

Brightly gleams our banner,
Pointing to the sky,
Waving wanderers onward
To their home on high.
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Journeying o'er the desert,
Gladly thus we pray,
And with hearts united
Take our heavenward way.

Brightly gleams our banner,
Pointing to the sky,
Waving wanderers onward
To their home on high.

Jesus, Lord and Master,
At thy sacred feet,
Here with hearts rejoicing
See thy children meet:
Often have we left thee,
Often gone astray;
Keep us, mighty Savior,
In the narrow way.

All our days direct us
In the way we go;
Lead us on victorious
Over every foe:
Bid thine angels shield us
When the storm clouds lower,
Pardon, Lord, and save us
In the last dread hour.

Then with saints and angels
May we join above,
Offering prayers and praises
At thy throne of love.
When the toil is over,
Then comes rest and peace,
Jesus in his beauty!
Songs that never cease!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Brightly gleams our banner
Author: Thomas J. Potter (1860)
Refrain First Line: Brightly gleams our banner
Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Topic: Processional; Sunday Schools: Processionals
Notes: Alternative Tune, VEXILLUM, #557
Tune Information
Name: SION
Composer: Henry Smart (1872)
Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with refrain
Key: G Major



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