Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#211

211. Brightly Gleams Our Banner

1 Brightly gleams our banner,
Pointing to the sky,
Waving wand'rers onward,
To their home on high;
Journ'ying o'er the desert,
Gladly thus we pray.
And with hearts united,
Take our heav'nward way.

Chorus:
Brightly gleams our banner,
Pointing to the sky,
Waving wand'rers onward
To their home on high.

2 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 Saviour,
In the narrow way.
[Chorus]

3 All our days direct us
In the way we go,
Lead us on victorious,
Over every foe;
Bid Thine an-gels shield us,
When the storm-clouds low'r,
Pardon Thou and save us
In that last dread hour.
[Chorus]

4 Then with saints and an-gels
May we join above,
Off'ring pray'rs 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.
[Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Brightly gleams our banner
• Title: Brightly Gleams Our Banner
• Author: Thos. J. Potter
• Refrain First Line: Brightly gleams our banner
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Guidance
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THERESA
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan
• Meter: 5s, 6s, D. w. Ref.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.