A Selection of Hymns ‎#CDXXIX

CDXXIX. The Increase of the church

1 Shout, for the blessed Jesus reigns,
Thro' distant lands his triumphs spread:
And sinners, freed from endless pains,
Own him their Savior and their head.

2 His sons and daughters, from afar,
Daily at Sion's gate arrive;
Those who were dead in sin before
By sovereign grace are made alive.

3 Oppressors bow beneath his feet,
O'ercome by his victorious power:
Princes in humble posture wait,
And proud blasphemers learn t' adore.

4 Gentiles and jews his laws obey,
Nations remote their offerings bring,
And, unconstrain'd, their homage pay
To their exalted God and king.

5 O may his conquests still increase,
And every foe his power subdue;
While angels celebrate his praise,
And saints his growing glories shew.

6 Loud hallelujahs to the lamb,
From all below and all above;
In lofty songs exalt his name,
In songs, as lasting as his love.

Text Information

• First Line: Shout for the blessed Jesus reigns
• Title: The Increase of the church
• Author: Beddome
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: The Church: Associations or General Meetings of Churches and Ministers; Associations of Christians and churches: Praise for the increase of the church

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