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March On! O Banner of Jesus

William Cushing • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 13:2

Verse 1

O banner of Jesus, in triumph advancing Thy folds in the sunlight of beauty unfurled; From the hillsides afar to the isles of the ocean, Thy glory shall float till it conquers the world.

Chorus

O Banner of Jesus, thou glory-crowned Banner, Thou emblem of hope o’er the nations unfurled; March on in triumph, March on in beauty, Till Jesus, till Jesus has conquered the world; March on in triumph, March on in beauty, Till Jesus, till Jesus has conquered the world.

Verse 2

O say, can you see where the ranks are now marching? With banners of beauty like conquerors they come; They have fought the good fight, and in peace are returning, The ransomed of Zion; o welcome them home!

Chorus

O Banner of Jesus, thou glory-crowned Banner, Thou emblem of hope o’er the nations unfurled; March on in triumph, March on in beauty, Till Jesus, till Jesus has conquered the world; March on in triumph, March on in beauty, Till Jesus, till Jesus has conquered the world.

Verse 3

Behold where they stand on the green hills immortal, Their weapons unheeded, they rest on the shore; There with heroes and martyrs in glory reposing, Their warfare is ended, they weary no more.

Chorus

O Banner of Jesus, thou glory-crowned Banner, Thou emblem of hope o’er the nations unfurled; March on in triumph, March on in beauty, Till Jesus, till Jesus has conquered the world; March on in triumph, March on in beauty, Till Jesus, till Jesus has conquered the world.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 13:2