1 In the name of Christ fling your banners out,
Let them fly, let them fly;
All ye valiant ones, let your rallying shout
Rend the sky, rend the sky,
Now we see the brightness of his Word,
And we hail the rising dawn,
Now Jehovah takes his conqu'ring sword,
And his cause goes marching on.
Chorus:
In the name of Christ fling your banners out,
Let them fly, let them fly;
Lift, ye valiant ones, your rallying shout
To do or die;
In the name of Christ let them fly,
In the name of Christ let them fly;
O let your banners fly,
Let your banners fly.
2 That the tidings blest may be borne abroad,
Give your hand, give your hand,
That your place be filled in the ranks of God,
Take your stand, take your stand,
And no ill thy soul unmoved shall see,
In the battle's din and shock,
For the Lord himself thy strength shall be,
And thine everlasting Rock. [Chorus]
Source: The Voice of Praise: a compilation of the very best sacred songs for use in Sunday Schools and praise services #122
Rv Palmer Hartsough USA 1844-1932. Born in Redford, MI, he attended Kalamazoo College and Michigan State Normal school (later MSU). He became an author, editor, lyricist, and librettist. After working as a traveling singing teacher in MI, IL, IA, OH, KY and TN, he opened a music studio in Rock Island, IL, around 1877, also directing music at a Baptist church there. In 1893, due to his poetic abilities, he moved to Cincinnati, OH, and joined the Fillmore Music Company, providing texts (over 1000) for their music. He also served as music director at the Bethel Mission and the 9th Street Baptist Church. He became a traveling song evangelist in 1903, and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1906, serving in Ontario, Canada, and MI from 191… Go to person page >
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