Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#379

379. Lift the gospel banner

1 Lift the gospel banner,
Wave it far and wide,
Through the crowded city,
Over ocean's tide;
Sound the proclamation,
Peace to all mankind,
Jesus and salvation
Also the world may find.

2 Let us raise the fallen,
Lend the oppressed a hand,
Teach the Christly lesson
All may understand;
Go, where hardening vices
Have their strongest hold,
Like a sweet dove, gentle,
Like a lion, bold.

3 Lift the gospel standard,
Spread the gospel light,
Let the blessed radiance
Flame o'er heathen night:
Love is God's own sunshine,
Such as angels prove;
Conquer men by kindness,
God Himself is love.

4 Let us rise to action,
Work with one design,
Work with Christ, and triumph
In the work divine:
Victory's palm awaits us;
Let us, then, work on
Till we hear the welcome,
Faithful ones, well done!

Text Information

• First Line: Lift the gospel banner
• Author: Benjamin Gough, 1805-1877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Gospel: Banner; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Service: Of Christ; Penitence; Temperance

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PAUL'S
• Composer: J. B. Calkin, 1827-1905
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5
• Key: A♭ Major