Words: (1820-1915); some hymnals show the author as Fanny’s pseudonym, Grace J. Frances. Music: (1839-1925). If you know when this song was written |
Carry the standard bravely
Into the world’s great field;
Never desert our army,
Never give up our shield.
Refrain
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.
Carry the standard firmly,
Bear it where’er we go;
Wave it in youth’s bright morning,
Love for the Lord to show.
Refrain
Carry the standard nobly,
Asking for aid divine;
Praying for light and wisdom
Over the path to shine.
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