Now Be the Gospel Banner
Authors: Thomas Hastings • Composers: E.C. Rowley • Meter: 7.6.7.6. double with refrain, 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain
Score (png): http://www.freehymnal.com/png/nowbethegospelbanner.png.
1. Now be the gospel banner
In ev’ry land unfurl’d,
And be the shout, “Hosanna!”
Re-echoed thro’ the world;
Till ev’ry isle and nation,
Till ev’ry tribe and tongue,
Receive thy great salvation,
And join the happy throng.
Refrain 1:
Now be the gospel banner
In ev’ry land unfurl’d,
And be the shout, “Hosanna!”
Re-echoed thro’ the world.
2. What tho’ th’ embattled legions
Of earth and hell combine?
His pow’r, throughout their regions,
Shall soon resplendent shine.
Ride on, O Lord, victorious,
Immanuel, Prince of peace;
Thy triumph shall be glorious,
Thine empire still increase.
Refrain 2:
What tho’ th’ embattled legions
Of earth and hell combine?
His pow’r, throughout their regions,
Shall soon resplendent shine.
3. Yes, Thou shalt reign forever,
O Jesus, King of kings:
Thy light, Thy love, Thy favor,
Each ransomed captive sings.
The isles for Thee are waiting,
The deserts learn Thy praise,
The hills and valleys, greeting,
The song responsive raise.
Refrain 3:
Yes, Thou shalt reign forever,
O Jesus, King of kings:
Thy light, Thy love, Thy favor,
Each ransomed captive sings.