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Brightly gleams our banner
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Brightly gleams our banner by Henry Thomas Smart — Lyrics
Brightly gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky,
Waving on Christ's soldiers To their home on high.
Marching through the desert, Gladly thus we pray,
Still with hearts united Singing on our way.
R.: Brightly gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky,
Waving on Christ's soldiers To their home on high.
Jesus, Lord and Master, At Thy sacred feet,
Here, with hearts rejoicing, See Thy children meet.
Often have we left Thee, Often gone astray;
Keep us, mighty Saviour, In the narrow way.
R.
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About Brightly gleams our banner
Henry Smart's Brightly Gleams Our Banner is a stirring SATB hymn, sung in English. The music opens with a bold statement, setting a determined mood that perfectly matches the text's martial imagery. As the piece progresses, the voices combine in homophonic passages and engage in gentle interplay, evoking the journey of faith. The text speaks of Christ's soldiers marching towards their heavenly home, finding strength and unity in their shared prayer and song. It calls for guidance and purity, particularly for the young, and ultimately points to Jesus as the sole refuge in times of danger. This hymn offers a powerful musical and lyrical affirmation of Christian commitment and perseverance.
