Favorite Hymns of Praise ‎#360

360. 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
• Refrain First Line: Marching on, marchine on
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1967
• Topic: Church: Militant and Triumphant; Cross: of Christ; Missionary; Warfare, Christian

Tune Information

• Name: [There's a royal banner given for display]
• Composer: James McGranahan
• Key: B♭ Major