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Carry the Standard Bravely

Fanny Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 62:11

Verse 1

Carry the standard bravely Into the world’s great field; Never desert our army, Never give up our shield.

Chorus

Onward, onward, onward! Cheerily, cheerily sing; O carry the standard bravely For Christ, the Lord, our King; O carry the standard bravely For Christ, the Lord, our King.

Verse 2

Carry the standard firmly, Bear it where’er we go; Wave it in youth’s bright morning, Love for the Lord to show.

Chorus

Onward, onward, onward! Cheerily, cheerily sing; O carry the standard bravely For Christ, the Lord, our King; O carry the standard bravely For Christ, the Lord, our King.

Verse 3

Carry the standard nobly, Asking for aid divine; Praying for light and wisdom Over the path to shine.

Chorus

Onward, onward, onward! Cheerily, cheerily sing; O carry the standard bravely For Christ, the Lord, our King; O carry the standard bravely For Christ, the Lord, our King.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 62:11
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