Up with the Flag!
From Sawiki
Up with the flag!
The world-wide flag of liberty,
That waves to set the prisoner free
From chains of sin and misery;
That carries hope where hope has fled,
That leads the soul where angels tread,
Proclaiming life unto the dead -
The flag of The Salvation Army!
Up with the flag!
The flag that bids sin's warfare cease,
That carries with it sure release
From every sin, and bringeth peace;
The flag that knows no race or creed,
But leads unto the greatest need;
The flag that waves for hearts that bleed -
The flag of The Salvation Army!
Up with the flag!
That flies alike for friend and foe,
Its aim to banish every woe;
The flag that none as aliens know;
The flag that teaches God is love,
That we on earth His grace may prove;
The flag that points to Heaven above -
The flag of The Salvation Army!
Up with the flag!
The flag that waves through street and slum,
And calls the sinners all to come;
The flag that guides poor wanderers home;
The flag that leads a conquering band
To forward march at God's command,
And fight 'gainst sin in every land -
The flag of The Salvation Army!
Up with the flag!
Oh, let its truths our hearts inspire
To raise our glorious banner higher -
The dear old flag of Blood and Fire -
The flag of The Salvation Army!
Irena Arnold
