Church Book ‎#147

147. Arise, O God, and shine

1 Arise, O God, and shine,
In all Thy saving might,
And prosper each design
To spread Thy glorious light:
Let healing streams of mercy flow,
That all the earth Thy truth may know.

2 Bring distant nations near,
To sing Thy glorious praise;
Let every people hear
And learn Thy holy ways!
Reign, mighty God, assert Thy cause,
And govern by Thy righteous laws!

3 Send forth Thy glorious power,
That Gentiles all may see,
And earth present her store
In converts born to Thee:
God, our own God, His Church will bless,
And fill the world with righteousness.

4 To God the only wise,
The one immortal King,
Let hallelujahs rise
From every living thing:
Let all that breathe, on every coast,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Text Information

• First Line: Arise, O God, and shine
• Author: William Hurn (1813, a.)
• Meter: H. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Epiphany; Epiphany, Sixth Sunday; Fifth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Alternate tune #207 or #219

Tune Information

• Name: WATERSTOCK
• Meter: H. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Composer from index: John Goss