Two Flags

In my mind's eye, I can see

Service bands and hear the beat

Of rolling drums, marking cadence

For rows of marching feet!

Out front proudly going forth

The bearers of the flag.

Heads erect, shoulders back

With never a moment's lag!

A oneness of the rhythm

Stars and stripes waving high

The joy of pride and freedom

Brings a tear to the eye.

For many years and many people

Have gone this truth to bring.

Wave on old glory - Let Freedom Ring!!!

There is another flag we pledge --

The Christian banner that you see.

Christian soldiers paved this way

So we may worship in liberty.

By the fervor of our worship

We can leave a path marked clear,

For those who follow after us

And find their church so dear.

For many years and many people

Have gone this truth to bring,

Let "This truth go marching on"

is what we pray and sing.

When both flags wave together

With hearts in one accord,

We can all move forward

For our country and our Lord!!

                          By Mary Lou Smith

                             August 28, 1991