A Flag to Follow was inspired by the hymn by John W. Peterson, as well as the verse from Psalm 60:4 which reads, “Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.”
➝ A flag carries with it the idea that there is a cause.
➝ A flag offers something to stand by and identify with.
➝ A flag is something to look to for hope, direction, and purpose.
➝ A flag goes before the troops into battle.
All of this and more is found in Jesus Christ the Lord.
A Flag to Follow
By, John W. Peterson
I sought a flag to follow,
A cause for which to stand,
I sought a valiant leader
Who could my love command;
I sought a stirring challenge,
Some noble work to try,
To give my life fulfillment,
My dreams to satisfy.
Chorus
I found them all in Jesus,
The Life, the Truth, the Way;
Beneath his flag I’ll take my stand
And follow Him today.
I sought a ringing answer
For all my doubts inside,
A torch of truth uplifted,
My searching steps to guide;
I sought a word of wisdom,
A true authority,
I sought to know life’s purpose,
To solve its mystery.
Chorus
I found them all in Jesus,
The Life, the Truth, the Way;
Beneath his flag I’ll take my stand
And follow Him today.
I sought for satisfaction
For yearnings deep within
I sought for full deliv’rance
From chains and sin;
I sought for peace and pardon;
For freedom from my tears,
I sought a hope to cling to
Beyond this passing years.
Chorus
I found them all in Jesus,
The Life, the Truth, the Way;
Beneath his flag I’ll take my stand
And follow Him today.
CODA
I’ll follow Him today!
A Flag to Follow 