Author: Daniel S. Warner Hymnal: Timeless Truths #878 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Hymnal Title: Timeless Truths First Line: Men speak of "a church triumphant” Refrain First Line: Thank God for a church triumphant Lyrics: 1 Men speak of “a church triumphant”
As something on earth unknown,
They think us beneath the tyrant
Until we shall reach our home.
Refrain:
Thank God for a church triumphant,
All pure in this world below!
For the kingdom that Jesus founded
Does triumph o’er every foe.
2 Oh, cannot the great Redeemer
Prevail over Satan here?
Or must we remain yet under
Confusion, pressed down in fear? [Refrain]
3 He built on a sure foundation,
And said that the gates of hell
Against her divine munition
Can never indeed prevail. [Refrain]
4 ’Tis not in the church of Jesus
That people yet live in sin;
But in the dark creeds they’re joining,
And vainly are trusting in. [Refrain]
5 God’s church is alone triumphant,
In holiness all complete;
And all the dark pow’rs of Satan
She tramples beneath her feet. [Refrain] Scripture: Daniel 2:44 Tune Title: [Men speak of "a church triumphant"]
The Church Triumphant