The Church Hymnal ‎#53

53. Sion, the marvellous story be telling

Chorus:

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

1 Sion, the marvellous story be telling,
The Son of the Highest, how lowly His birth!
The brightest archangel in 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,
How His people with joy everlasting are crowned: [Chorus]

3 Mortals, your homage be greatfully bringing,
And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise:
Ye angels, the full alleluia be singing;
One chorus resound through the earth and the skies: [Chorus

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sion, the marvellous story be telling
• Author: W. A. Muhlenberg
• Refrain First Line: Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing
• Meter: P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: AVISON
• Composer: C. Avison
• Meter: P. M.