Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#165

165. Oh, the delights, the heavenly joys

1 Oh, the delights, the heavenly joys,
The glories of the place,
Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams
Of His o'erflowing grace!

2 Princes to His imperial name
Bend their bright sceptres down;
Dominions, thrones, and powers rejoice
To see Him wear the crown.

3 Archangels sound His lofty praise
Through ev'ry heavenly street;
And lay their highest honors down,
Submissive at His feet.

4 While angels shout and praise their King,
Let mortals learn their strains:
Let all the earth His honors sing;
O'er all the earth He reigns.

5 Now to the Lamb, that once was slain,
Be endless blessings paid;
Salvation, glory, joy, remain
Forever on Thy head!

6 Thou hast redeem'd our souls with blood,
Hast set the pris'ners free,
Hast made us kings and priests to God,
And we shall reign with Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, the delights, the heavenly joys
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: exalted in heaven and on earth; Christ: Praise to; Exaltation of Christ; Gratitude: for the atonement; Head of the Church; Praise: To Christ; Thanksgiving: For Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: Watts

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