97	Psalm 97	LM
	HE reigns, the Lord, the Saviour reigns!    Praise Him in earnest, noblest strains, Let the whole earth in songs rejoice, And distant islands join their voice.
2	In robes of righteousness He comes, Shakes the wide earth, and cleaves the tombs, Before Him burns devouring fire, The mountains melt, the seas retire.
3	The Lord is come, the heavens proclaim His birth; the nations learn His name, And the bright armies of the skies Worship where Christ the Saviour lies.
4	Come all that love His holy name, Hate every work of sin and shame; He guards the souls of all His friends, And from the snares of hell defends.
5	Immortal light and joys unknown Are for the saints in darkness sown, Those glorious seeds shall spring and rise, And their bright harvest bless our eyes.
6	Rejoice, ye righteous, and record The sacred honours of the Lord; None but the soul that feels His grace, Can triumph in His holiness.
	Isaac Watts, 1674-1748