Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #181 (1814) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Great god! arise and shine,
With beams of heav'nly light;
From this dark world of sin dispel
The long and doleful night.
2 No more may idols share
The honors due to thee:
May ev'ry nation know thy name,
And thy salvation see.
3 No more may man malice dare
To lift her iron rod;
No longer shed the blood of saints,
And plead a zeal for God.
4 With its own native light,
Lord, may thy gospel shine:
May error fly like noxious mists
Before this light divine.
5 Whilst truth her charms reveals,
May love each breast inspire;
Nor one base passion ever mix,
To quench this sacred fire. Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Languages: English
Great God! arise and shine