Raise the standard high, Sound the gathering cry,
by F. E. Belden (1858–1945)
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 500 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
Raise the standard high, Sound the gathering cry, Let the evil kingdom fall; With a purpose true, And a will to do, Sons of freedom, come ye all.
Refrain
Raise the temperance standard high, Shout the mighty battle cry; Let the evil kingdom fall, Sons of freedom, come ye all.
Verse 2
Over sea and land With an iron hand, Has the monarch held his sway; But his rule shall cease, And the reign of peace Usher in the golden day.
Verse 3
Let the right prevail, Let the evil fail In the conflict fierce and long, 'Till the land is free, And the victory Crowns the temperance army strong.