The Church Hymnal ‎#51

51. Sion, the marvelous story be telling

Chorus:
Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing,
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King!

1 Sion, the marvelous story be telling,
The Son of the Highest, How lowly His birth!
The brightest archangel is glory excelling,
He stoops to redeem thee, He reigns upon earth: [Chorus]

2 Tell how He cometh; from nation to nation
The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round:
How free to the faithful He offers salvation,
His people with joy everlasting are crowned. [Chorus]

3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing,
And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise:
Ye angels, the full Alleluia be singing;
One chorus resound thro' the earth and the skies.

Chorus:
Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing,
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King,
Messiah is King, Messiah is King.

Text Information

• First Line: Sion, the marvelous story be telling
• Author: W. A. Muhlenberg
• Refrain First Line: Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Christian Year: Christmas
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: AVISON
• Meter: P.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.