As in Their Hearts They Search

When e'er in their hearts they search
The flag of faith has been flown
By the sisters of the church
In all of the ages known

So often it is the women
Who carry the torch of faith
As a banner for beautiful living
Knowing through trial there's hope to embrace


Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Lessons From Liberty Jail
CES Fireside for Young Adults •
September 7, 2008 •
Brigham Young University

[Verse 1] When e'er in their hearts they search The flag of faith has been flown By the sisters of the church In all of the ages known So often it is the women Who carry the torch of faith Through weary hands and long-night tears They keep the promise safe [Pre-Chorus] And when the road grows steep They still will stand With steadfast love In each trembling hand [Chorus] Sisters of the church You lift the banner high Sisters of the church You teach us how to rise (How to rise) [Verse 2] In kitchens, pews, and quiet rooms Their prayers have built our days They mend the torn and call us home With mercy in their ways A banner for beautiful living A lamp through fear and night Knowing through trial there's hope to embrace And hope can still ignite [Pre-Chorus] And when the road grows steep They still will stand With steadfast love In each trembling hand [Chorus] Sisters of the church You lift the banner high Sisters of the church You teach us how to rise (How to rise) [Bridge] From mother, aunt, and friend From saint and friend unseen Your faith has walked before us And made the hard road clean We hear your gentle yes We feel your steady flame Till every heart can answer And call upon that name [Final Chorus] Sisters of the church You lift the banner high Sisters of the church You teach us how to rise (How to rise) Sisters of the church Sisters of the church Your love will never die Sisters of the church Sisters of the church You lead us to the light (You lead us to the light)