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

I.LXXII. The coronation of Christ, and espousals of the church

1 Daughters of Sion, come, behold
The crown of honour and of gold
Which the glad church, with joys unknown,
Plac'd on the head of Solomon.

2 Jesus, thou everlasting King!
Accept the tribute which we bring;
Accept the well deserv'd renown,
And wear our praises as thy crown.

3 Let ev'ry act of worship be
Like our espousals, Lord to thee;
Like the dear hour when from above
We first receiv'd thy pledge of love.

4 The gladness of that happy day!
Our hearts would wish it long to stay;
Nor let our faith forsake its hold,
Nor comfort sink, nor love grow cold.

5 Each following minute as it flies,
Increase thy praise, improve our joys;
Till we are rais'd to sing thy name,
At the great supper of the Lamb.

6 O that the months would roll away,
And bring that coronation day!
The King of Grace shall fill the throne,
With all his Father's glories on.

Text Information

• First Line: Daughters of Sion, come, behold
• Title: The coronation of Christ, and espousals of the church
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 3:11
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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