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Free same-meter accompaniment for Now Be the Gospel Baner (Thomas Hastings): organ, piano or guitar playing the tune ELLACOMBE (Wurttemberg, 1784 from Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Hofkapelle) in four-part harmony, 3 verses, with the words on screen. Choose the key and speed, add an introduction, project the words on a TV, or practice your own choir part. Made for churches and home groups without a musician.

Sung here to ELLACOMBE (Wurttemberg, 1784 from Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Hofkapelle), a 7.6.7.6 D tune — not necessarily the tune usually paired with this text. Any tune in the same meter fits the words.

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  1. 1Now be the gospel banner
  2. In ev'ry land unfurled,
  3. And be the shout, "Hosanna!"
  4. Re-echoed through the world;
  5. Till ev'ry isle and nation,
  6. Till ev'ry tribe and tongue,
  7. Receive the great salvation,
  8. And join the happy throng.
  9. 2What tho' th' embattled legions
  10. Of earth and hell combine?
  11. His pow'r, thoughout their regions,
  12. Shall soon respendent shine.
  13. Ride on, O Lord, victorious
  14. Immanuel, Prince of Peace;
  15. Thy triumph shall be glorious,
  16. Thy empire still increase.
  17. 3Yes, Thou shalt reign forever,
  18. O Jesus, King of kings:
  19. Thy light, Thy love, Thy favor,
  20. Each ransomed captive sings.
  21. The isles for Thee are waiting,
  22. The deserts learn Thy praise,
  23. The hills and valleys, greeting,
  24. The song responsive raise.

About this music

ELLACOMBE — Wurttemberg, 1784 from Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Hofkapelle. Setting: Presbyterian Hymnal, 1911.. The score is from the Open Hymnal Project, copied from Presbyterian Hymnal, Revised, 1911 Hymn 364.; music and setting are in the public domain. The words above are from the hymnal cited on the Now Be the Gospel Baner page.

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