Rejoice in the Lord ‎#287

287. The Royal Banners Forward Go

1 The royal banners forward go,
the cross shines forth in mystic glow;
upon it life did death endure,
and yet by death did life procure.

2 Blest tree, most sacred and divine,
which dost in royal purple shine,
supporting an incarnate God,
and rendered holy by thy load!

3 Blest tree, whose happy branches bore
the wealth that did the world restore,
the balance which the price which weigh
that spoiled the spoiler of his prey!

4 Blest Trinity, life's source and spring,
may ev'ry soul thy praises sing!
Let those obtain a crown in heav'n
to whom the cross has conquest giv'n!

Text Information

• First Line: The royal banners forward go
• Title: The Royal Banners Forward Go
• Author: Venantius Fortunatus (c. 574)
• Translator: Anonymous (c. 1685)
• Author (first 2 lines): J. M. Neale
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 96:10
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross

Tune Information

• Name: VEXILLA REGIS
• Key: f minor