A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 1st ed. ‎#CXXIV

CXXIV. Thus we commemorate the day

1 Thus we commemorate the day,
On which our dearest Lord was slain;
Thus we our pious homage pay,
Till he appears on earth again.

2 Come, great Redeemer, open wide
The curtains of the parting sky;
On a bright cloud in triumph ride,
And on th wind's swift pinions fly.

3 Come, King of kings, with thy bright train,
Cherubs, and seraphs, heavenly hosts;
Assume thy right, enlarge thy reign,
As far as earth extends her coasts.

4 Come, Lord, and where thy cross once stood,
There plant thy banner, fix thy throne;
Subdue the rebels by thy word,
And claim the nations for thy own.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus we commemorate the day
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816

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