THE ANCHOR SONG
There’s an emblem fair
That is known to all
A sign to help us through
It stands for strength
And it stands for right,
An Anchor tried and true
The emblem of The Boys’ Brigade
It helps us on our way
Our fathers knew in days gone by
This sign we know today
Anchor Song – 1/2
chorus
“Sure & Stedfast”
The Brigade Boy’s motto clear
That’s our watchword
When trouble and trials are near
“Sure & Stedfast”
To the flag that flies above
In all that we do
We’ll try to be true
To the Anchor that we love
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With gallant heart and gallant soul
On life’s broad sea we sail
Whate’er the storm of life may bring
Our anchor must prevail
Although the clouds may cross the sun
And skies turn dark and grey
We’ll fight the foe until we’ve won
The glorious victory
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chorus
“Sure & Stedfast”
The Brigade Boy’s motto clear
That’s our watchword
When trouble and trials are near
“Sure & Stedfast”
To the flag that flies above
In all that we do
We’ll try to be true
To the Anchor that we love
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MIGHTY BAND OF BROTHERS
Sing a song together as we march along
All the way hip-hoo-ray let us swing
Come along and join us
And you can’t go wrong
We rejoice heart and voice as we sing
Join the great parade
Of The Boys’ Brigade
Loudly let your voices ring!
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We’re a mighty band of brothers
Spreading out across the world
Over continent and island
See the BB flag unfurled
We have one great cause
And it must prevail
With a stalwart faith that can never fail
We’re a mighty band of brothers
Ever stedfast ever sure
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BB VESPER
Great God who knowest all our need
Bless Thou our watch
And guard our sleep
Forgive our sins of
thought and deed
And in Thy peace Thy servants keep
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We thank Thee for
the day that’s done
We trust Thee for the days to be
Thy love we learn in
Christ Thy Son
O may we all His glory see
Amen
BB Vesper – 2/2
TABLE GRACE
Be present at our table, Lord
Be here and everywhere adored
These mercies bless and grant that we
May feast in fellowship with Thee
BB Vesper – 1/2
UNDERNEATH THE BANNER
Underneath the banner of the Cross arrayed
Lord, we ask Thy blessing
On The Boys’ Brigade
Thou art our Commander, and Thy soldiers, we
And Christian warfare, we would honour Thee
Underneath the banner of the Cross arrayed
Lord, we ask Thy blessing
On The Boys’ Brigade.
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In each lowly service as in drill parade
“Duty” be the watchword of The Boys’ Brigade
Make us ever loyal small or great the foe
Lead us, Saviour , lead us everywhere we go
Underneath the banner of the Cross arrayed
Lord, we ask Thy blessing
On The Boys’ Brigade.
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We will fight for laurels that will never fade
For the Holy City march The Boys’ brigade
What we find unholy in our daily life
We will try to conquer, help us in the strife.
Underneath the banner of the Cross arrayed
Lord, we ask Thy blessing
On The Boys’ Brigade.
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WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD
Will Your anchor hold
In the storms of life
When clouds unfold
Their wings of strife
When the strong tides lift,
And the cables strain
Will you anchor drift or firm remain
Will Your Anchor Hold – 1/8
chorus
We have an anchor
That keeps the soul
Stedfast and sure
While the billows roll
Fastened to the rock
Which cannot move
Grounded firm and deep
In the Saviour’s love
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Will your anchor hold
In the straits of fear
When the breakers roar
And the reef is near
While the surges rave,
And the wild winds blow
Shall the angry waves
Then your bark overflow
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chorus
We have an anchor
That keeps the soul
Stedfast and sure
While the billows roll
Fastened to the rock
Which cannot move
Grounded firm and deep
In the Saviour’s love
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Will your anchor hold
In the floods of death
When the waters cold
Chill your latest breath
On the rising tide
You can never fail
While your anchor holds
Within the veil
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chorus
We have an anchor
That keeps the soul
Stedfast and sure
While the billows roll
Fastened to the rock
Which cannot move
Grounded firm and deep
In the Saviour’s love
Will Your Anchor Hold – 6/8
Will your eyes behold
Through the morning light
The city of gold
And the harbour bright
Will your anchor safe
Yy the heavenly shore
When life’s storm are past
For evermore
Will Your Anchor Hold – 7/8
chorus
We have an anchor
That keeps the soul
Stedfast and sure
While the billows roll
Fastened to the rock
Which cannot move
Grounded firm and deep
In the Saviour’s love
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