The Hymnal 1982 ‎#484

484. Praise the Lord through every nation

1 Praise the Lord through every nation;
his holy arm hath wrought salvation;
exalt him on his Father's throne.
Praise your King, ye Christian legions,
who now prepares in heavenly regions
unfailing mansions for his own:
with voice and minstrelsy
extol his majesty:
Alleluia!
His praise shall sound all nature round,
and hymns on every tongue abound.

2 Jesus, Lord, our Captain glorious,
o'er sin, and death, and hell victorious,
wisdom and might to thee belong:
we confess, proclaim, adore thee;
we bow the knee, we fall before thee;
thy love henceforth shall be our song.
The cross meanwhile we bear,
the crown ere-long to wear:
Alleluia!
Thy reign extend world without end;
let praise from all to thee ascend.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise the Lord through every nation
• Author: Rhijnvis Feith, 1753-1824
• Paraphraser: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ our Lord

Tune Information

• Name: WACHET AUF
• Composer (melody): Hans Sachs, 1494-1576
• Adapter: Philip Nicolai, 1556-1608
• Arranger and Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: Irr.
• Key: C Major