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)