The Psalms of David ‎#84a

84a. Christ Ascending and Reigning

1 O for a Shout of sacred Joy
To GOD the sov'reign King!
Let every Land their Tongues employ,
And Hymns of Triumph sing.

2 Jesus, our GOD, ascends on high;
His heav'nly Guards around
Attend him rising through the Sky,
With Trumpets' joyful Sound.

3 While Angels shout and praise their King,
Let Mortals learn their Strains;
Let all the Earth his Honours sing;
O'er all the Earth he reigns.

4 Rehearse his Praise with Awe profound,
Let Knowledge lead the Song,
Nor mock him with a solemn Sound
Upon a thoughtless Tongue.

5 In Isr'el stood his ancient Throne,
He lov'd that chosen Race;
But now he calls the World his own,
And Heathens taste his Grace.

6 The British Islands are the Lord's,
There Abraham's GOD is known,
While Pow'rs and Princes, Shields and Swords,
Submit before his Throne.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a Shout of sacred Joy
• Title: Christ Ascending and Reigning
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 47
• Topic: Ascension of Christ; Gentiles: owning the true God

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