Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#XCVIII

XCVIII. Titles of Christ

1 The lands that long in darkness lay,
Now have beheld a heav'nly light,
Nations that sat in death's cold shade,
Are bless'd with beams divinely bright.

2 The virgin's promis'd son is born;
Behold th' expected child appear:
What shall his names or titles be?
The Wonderful, the Counsellor.

3 This infant is the mighty God,
Come to be suckled and ador'd;
Th' eternal Father, Prince of Peace,
The son of David, and his Lord.

4 The government of earth and seas
Upon his shoulders shall be laid;
His wide dominions still increase,
And honours to his name be paid.

5 Jesus the holy child shall sit
High on his father David's throne,
Shall crush his foes beneath his feet,
And reign to ages yet unknown.

Text Information

• First Line: The lands that long in darkness lay
• Title: Titles of Christ
• Author: Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2
  ;
  Isaiah 43:5-6
• Topic: Particular Types, and General Prophesies of Jesus, from the Legal and Prophetic Dispensations

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