THE CROSS AND THE FLAG WILLIAM HENRY, CARDINAL O’CONNELL
Reading edition
in The Catholic School Journal
HAIL, banner of our holy faith, Redemption’s sacred sign, Sweet emblem thou of heavenly hope And of all help divine, We bare our heads in reverence As o’er us is unfurled The standard of the Cross of Christ Whose blood redeemed the world. Hail, banner of our native land, Great ensign of the free, We love thy glorious Stars and Stripes, Emblem of liberty; Lift high the cross, unfurl the flag; May they forever stand United in our hearts and hopes, God and our native land.