Would you of our banner know the meaning

1 Would you of our banner know the meaning,
With its yellow, red and blue?
In the breeze, its crimson glory streaming,
Waves a message grand and true.

Refrain:
Lift up the Army banner, blood and fire,
Blood and fire, lift it higher;
Lift up the Army banner, blood and fire,
For it tells of full salvation.

2 Blood-red crimson tells of God’s salvation,
Bids us think of Christ who died
For the sins of every tribe and nation,
When the blood flowed from his side.

3 Fiery yellow, emblem of the Spirit,
Leads us back to Pentecost;
He was sent to plead the Saviour’s merit,
And to help us save the lost.

4 Heavenly blue suggests we may be holy,
Purified from inbred sin;
Evil tempers, pride, and worldly folly,
Nevermore to dwell within.


Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #783