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Text:Thus God, th' eternal Father, spake

178. Thus God, th' eternal Father, spake

1 Thus God, th' eternal Father, spake
To Christ his Son: "Ascend and sit
"At my right hand, till I shall make
"Thy foes submissive at thy feet.

2 "From Zion shall thy word proceed;
"Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand,
"Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed,
"And bow their wills to thy command.

3 "That day shall show thy pow'r is great,
"When saints shall flock with willing minds,
"And sinners crowd thy temple gate,
"Where holiness in beauty shines."

4 O blessed pow'r! O glorious day!
What a large vict'ry shall ensue!
And converts, who thy grace obey,
Exceed the drops of morning dew.

Text Information
First Line: Thus God, th' eternal Father, spake
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1814
Topic: Kingdom and Church of Christ
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