Underneath the Banner

Underneath the banner

Of the Cross arrayed,

Lord we ask Thy blessing

On The Boys’ Brigade;

Thou art our Commander

And Thy soldiers, we

And in Christian warfare

We would honour Thee

Underneath the banner

Of the Cross arrayed,

Lord we ask thy blessing

On The Boys’ Brigade

In each lowly service

As on Drill Parade,

"Duty" be the watchword

Of The Boys’ Brigade;

Make us ever loyal

Small or great the foe;

Lead us, Saviour! lead us,

Everywhere we go

We will fight for laurels

That will never fade;

For the Holy City

March The Boys’ Brigade;

What we find unholy

In our daily life,

We will try to conquer -

Help us in the strife

Myles Birket Foster (1851-1922)