Author: Venantius Fortunatus, 530-609; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #663 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 The royal banners forward go,
the cross shines forth in mystic glow;
where he in flesh, or flesh who made,
our sentence bore, our ransom paid.
2 There whilst he hung, his sacred side
by soldier's spear was opened wide,
to cleanse us in the precious flood
of water mingled with his blood.
3 Fulfilled is now what David told
in true prophetic song of old,
how God the sinner's king should be;
for God is reigning on the tree.
4 O tree of glory, tree most fair,
ordained those holy limbs to bear,
how bright in purple robe it stood,
the purple of a Savior's blood!
5 Upon his arms, like balance true,
he weighed the price for sinners due,
the price which none but he could pay:
and spoiled the spoiler of his prey.
6 To thee, eternal Three in One,
let homage meet by all be done,
as by the cross thou dost restore,
so rule and guide us evermore. Amen. Topics: Passiontide; Years A, B, and C Good Friday Scripture: John 19:34 Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
The royal banners forward go