Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#532

532. Brightly gleams our banner

1 Brightly gleams our banner,
Pointing to the sky,
Waving on Christ's soldiers
To their home on high.
Marching through the desert,
Gladly thus we pray,
Still with hearts united
Singing on our way.

Refrain:
Brightly gleams our banner,
Pointing to the sky,
Waving on Christ's soldiers
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. [Refrain]

3 All our days direct us
In the way we go;
Crown us still victorious
Over every foe;
Bid Thine angels shield us
When the storm-clouds lour;
Pardon Thou and save us
In the last dread hour. [Refrain]

4 Then with saints and angels
May we join above,
Offering prayers and praises
At Thy throne of love.
When the march is over,
Then come rest and peace,
Jesus in His beauty,
Songs that never cease. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Brightly gleams our banner
• Alterer: T. J. Potter, 1827-1873
• Refrain First Line: Brightly gleams our banner
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Captain of Salvation; Christ: Leading; Angels, Ministering; Captain, Christ our; Banner, The Gospel; The Christian Life: Fellowship; Soldiers of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THERESA
• Composer: Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5
• Key: E♭ Major