Raise the Standard

F. E. Belden • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 62:10

Verse 1

Raise the standard high, Sound the gath'ring cry, Let the evil kingdom fall; With a purpose true, And a will to do, Sons of freedom, come ye all.

Chorus

Raise the temp'rance standard high, Shout the mighty battle cry; Let the evil kingdom fall, Sons of freedom, come ye all.

Verse 2

Over sea and land, With an iron hand, Has the monarch held his sway; But his rule shall cease, And the reign of peace Usher in the golden day.

Chorus

Raise the temp'rance standard high, Shout the mighty battle cry; Let the evil kingdom fall, Sons of freedom, come ye all.

Verse 3

Let the right prevail, Let the evil fail In the conflict fierce and long, Till the land is free, And the victory Crowns the temp'rance army strong.

Chorus

Raise the temp'rance standard high, Shout the mighty battle cry; Let the evil kingdom fall, Sons of freedom, come ye all.

Scripture References

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