1 Let earth, with ev'ry isle and sea
Rejoice, the Saviour reigns;
His word like fire prepares his way,
And mountains melt to plains.
2 His presence sinks the proudest hills,
And makes the vallies rise;
The humble soul enjoys his smiles,
The haughty sinner dies.
3 The heav'ns his rightful pow'r proclaim;
The idol-gods around
Fill their own worshippers with shame,
And totter to the ground.
4 Adoring angels at his birth
Make the Redeemer known;
Thus shall he come to judge the earth,
And angels guard his throne.
5 His foes shall tremble at his sight,
And hills and seas retire:
His children take their unknown flight,
And leave the world in fire.
6 The seeds of joy and glory sown
For saints in darkness here,
Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown,
And a rich harvest bear.
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First Line: | Let earth, with ev'ry isle and sea |
Title: | Christ's Incarnation and the Last Judgment |
Author: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |
Meter: | Common Metre |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1793 |
Scripture: | ; ; |