From: Tim Felten super_recluse@yahoo.com
WORDS: Daniel W. Whittle(1840-1901)
MUSIC: James McGranahan(1840-1907)
capo on 3rd fret

THE BANNER OF THE CROSS

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There's a royal banner given for display
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To the soldiers of the King;

As an ensign fair we lift it up today,
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While as ransomed ones we sing.

CHORUS:
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Marching on, marching on,
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For Christ count everything but loss!
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And to crown Him King, toil and sing
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'Neath the banner of the cross!

Though the foe may rage and gather as the flood,
Let the standard be displayed;
And beneath its folds, as soldiers of the Lord,
For the truth be not dismayed.

(REPEAT CHORUS)

Over land and sea, wherever man may dwell,
Make the glorious tidings known;
Of the crimson banner now the story tell,
While the Lord shall claim His own!

(REPEAT CHORUS)

When the glory dawns- 'tis drawing very near-
It is hastening day by day;
Then before our King the foe shall disappear,
And the cross the world shall sway!

(REPEAT CHORUS)