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Wave the royal banner, onward move

Author: Civilla D. Martin Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Wave the banner of Jesus, the King

[Wave the banner of Jesus, the King, today]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin Incipit: 53653 65366 65365 Used With Text: Wave the Banner

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Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Williston Hymns #152 (1917) First Line: Wave the banner of Jesus, the King, today Refrain First Line: Wave the royal banner, onward move Lyrics: 1 Wave the banner of Jesus, the King, today, Send the message of grace over life’s highway; Tell the lost of God’s eternal love, Tell them of the home prepared above. Refrain: Wave the royal banner, onward move; To your Lord and Master faithful prove; The whole wide world for Jesus must be taken! He is the Savior, Lord and only King! Who follow in His train are not forsaken— The victor’s song at last they sing. 2 Wave the banner of Jesus, nor be it furled Till His kingdom extends over all the world; Till the high and low, redeemed by grace, Shall extol His name in ev’ry place. [Refrain] 3 Wave the banner of Jesus, nor hesitate; If you linger the message may be too late! O how quickly time is passing on, And the harvest days will soon be gone. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Wave the banner of Jesus, the King, today]

Wave the royal banner, onward move

Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: Rodeheaver's Sunday School Songs #d210 (1917) First Line: Wave the banner of Jesus, the King Languages: English

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Author of "Wave the royal banner, onward move" Martin, Civilla Durfee (Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia, August 21, 1866--March 9, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia). Daughter of James N. and Irene (Harding) Holden. She married Rev. John F. Geddes, Congregational minister of Coventryvilee, N.Y. at Jordan Falls Methodist Church, Shelbourne Co., Nova Scotia, on May 19, 1891. There is thus far no information about their marriage and its end. After several years of teaching school, she married Walter Stillman Martin, a Baptist minister, and traveled with him in evangelistic work. However, because of frail health, she was compelled to remain home much of the time. In 1916, they became members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They had one son, A.G. Martin. In her writing, she used only her initials, "C.D." rather than her full name of that of her composer-husband. She is reputed to have written several hundred hymns and religious songs. Her first one, "God Will Take Care of You," written in 1904 became world-famous. Her husband wrote the music for this and many of her other hymns. "His Eye is on the Sparrow" written in 1906 and set to music by Charles H. Gabriel, has also received wide acclaim. In addition to the above, "Like As A Father," "A Welcome for Me," and "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" are among her better-known hymns. Her husband and collaborator, W.S. Martin (1862-1935) preceded her in death. For the last 29 years of her life, she made her home in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was a member of the First Christian Church. Her funeral was held on March 10, 1948 at Spring Hill and the interment was in the West View Cemetery in Atlanta. --Carlton C. Buck, DNAH Archives and email from Rev. Lester M. Settle (Glenholme, Nova Scotia) to Mary Louise VanDyke 18 September 2008, DNAH Archives.

W. Stillman Martin

1862 - 1935 Composer of "[Wave the banner of Jesus, the King, today]" in Williston Hymns Born: March 8, 1862, Rowley, Massachusetts. Died: December 16, 1935, Atlanta, Georgia. Buried: Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. Husband of hymnist Civilla Martin, Stillman attended Harvard University and was ordained a Baptist minister, though he later switched to the Disciples of Christ denomination. In 1916, he became a professor of Bible studies at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina. Three years later, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. It was from there he went all over America to run Bible conferences and evangelistic meetings. Sources: Hustad, p. 282 http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_ws.htm