47 (1) | Psalm 47 Version 1 | CM | |
COME, praise the Lord with sacred song, The Lord our sovereign King; Let every land their tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. |
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2 | Jesus our Lord ascends on high; His witnesses around Attest Him rising through the sky, And preach the joyful sound. |
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3 | Repeat His praise with awe profound, And understanding song! Nor mock His name by giving sound Upon a thoughtless tongue. |
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4 | Jesus the Lord holds righteous sway, O’er every time and place, And all must face our King one day As Judge, or Prince of Grace! |
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5 | May every island be the Lord’s! And may His love be known, As powers and princes, shields and swords Submit before His throne. |
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Isaac Watts, 1674-1748‡ |