The Chorale Book for England ‎#24

24. Let the earth now praise the Lord

Let the earth now praise the Lord,
Who hath truly kept His word,
And the sinner's help and Friend
Now at last to us doth send.

What the fathers most desired,
What the prophets' heart inspired,
What they long'd for many a year,
Stands fulfill'd in glory here.

Abram's promised great reward,
Zion's Helper, Jacob's Lord;
Him of twofold race behold,
Truly come, as long foretold.

Welcome, O my Saviour, now!
Hail! my portion, Lord, art Thou!
Here too in my heart, I pray,
Oh prepare Thyself a way.

Enter, King of Glory, in!
Purify the wastes of sin
As Thou hast so often done;
It belongs to Thee alone.

As Thy coming was in peace,
Noiseless, full of gentleness,
Let the same mind dwell in me
That was ever found in Thee.

Bruise for me the serpent's head,
That, set free from doubt and dread,
I may cleave to Thee in faith,
Safely kept through life and death!

And when Thou dost come again
As a glorious King to reign,
I with joy may see Thy face,
Freely ransom'd by Thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Let the earth now praise the Lord
• Title: Let the earth now praise the Lord
• German Title: Gott sei Dank durch alle Welt
• Author: H. Held (1643)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1863

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