Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.LVIII

I.LVIII. The Devil vanquished: or, Michael's war with the dragon

1 Let mortal tongues attempt to sing
The wars of heav'n, when Michael stood
Chief general of the Eternal king,
And fought the battles of our God.

2 Against the dragon and his host,
The armies of the Lord prevail:
In vain they rage, in vain they boast,
Their courage sinks, their weapons fail.

3 Down to the earth was Satan thrown,
Down to the earth his legions fell;
Then was the trump of triumph blown,
And shook the dreadful deeps of hell.

4 Now is the hour of darkness past,
Christ has assum'd his reigning pow'r:
Behold the great accuser cast
Down from the skies to rise no more.

5 'Twas by thy blood, immortal Lamb!
Thine armies trod the tempter down;
'Twas by thy word and pow'rful name
They gain'd the battle and renown.

6 Rejoice, ye heav'ns; let every star
Shine with new glories round the sky;
Saints, while ye sing the heav'nly war,
Raise your deliv'rer's name on high.

Text Information

• First Line: Let mortal tongues attempt to sing
• Title: The Devil vanquished: or, Michael's war with the dragon
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Revelation 12:7
• Notes: Public Domain.

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