Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#210a

210a. Ye islands of the northern sea

1 Ye islands of the northern sea,
Rejoice, the Savior reigns:
His word, like fire, prepares his way,
And mountains melt to plains.

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

3 The heav'ns his rightful pow'r 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: Ye islands of the northern sea
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 97:1
  ;
  Psalm 97:3
  ;
  Psalm 97:5-7

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