Words: (1820-1915); some hymn­als show the au­thor as Fanny’s pseu­do­nym, Grace J. Fran­ces.

Music: (1839-1925).


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.

Refrain