Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#171b

171b. Christ's Incarnation and the last Judgment

1 Let earth, with every isle and sea
Rejoice, the Saviour reigns:
His word like fire prepares his way,
And mountains melt to plains.

2 His presence sinks the proudest hills,
And makes the vallies rise;
The humble soul enjoys his smiles,
The haughty sinner dies.

3 The heavens his rightful power proclaim;
The idol gods around
Fill their own worshippers with shame,
And totter to the ground.

4 Adoring angels at his birth
Make the Redeemer known;
Thus shall he come to judge the earth,
And angels guard his throne.

5 His foes shall tremble at his sight,
And hills and seas retire:
His children take their unknown flight,
And leave the world in fire.

6 The seeds of joy and glory sown
For saints in darkness here,
Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown,
And a rich harvest bear.

Text Information

• First Line: Let earth, with every isle and sea
• Title: Christ's Incarnation and the last Judgment
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 97:3
  ;
  Psalm 97:5-7
  ;
  Psalm 97:11
• Topic: Angels: all subject to Christ; Christ: first and second Coming; Christ: his majesty; Glory: and grace promised; God: the judge; God: his vengeance and compassion; Grace: and glory; Incarnation; Jehovah: reigns

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