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The Increase of the church

Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDXXIX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Shout for the blessed Jesus reigns Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Church Associations or General Meetings of Churches and Ministers; Associations of Christians and churches Praise for the increase of the church Languages: English

Increase of the Church

Author: Beddome Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #LIX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Shout for the blessed Jesus reigns Lyrics: 1 Shout, for the blessed Jesus reigns, Thro' distant lands his triumphs spread: And sinners, freed from endless pains, Own him their Saviour and their head. 2 His sons and daughters from afar, Daily at Zion's gates arrive; Those who were dead in sin before, By sov'reign grace are made alive. 3 Oppressors bow beneath his feet, O'ercome by his victorious pow'r; 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 Lord and King. 5 O may his conquests still increase, And ev'ry 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. Scripture: Isaiah 2:2 Languages: English