Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#282

282. Hills of the north, rejoice

1 Hills of the north, rejoice,
echoing songs arise,
hail with united voice
him who made earth and skies:
he comes in righteousness and love,
he brings salvation from above.

2 Isles of the southern seas,
sing to the list'ning earth,
carry on ev'ry breeze
hope of a world's new birth:
in Christ shall all be made anew,
his word is sure, his promise true.

3 Lands of the east, arise,
he is your brightest morn,
greet him with joyous eyes,
praise shall his path adorn:
the God whom you have longed to know
in Christ draws near, and calls you now.

4 Shores of the utmost west,
lands of the setting sun,
welcome the heav'nly guest
in whom the dawn has come:
he brings a never-ending light
who triumphed o'er our darkest night.

5 Shout, as you journey on,
songs be in ev'ry mouth,
lo, from the north they come,
from east and west and south:
in Jesus all shall find their rest,
in him the longing earth be blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Hills of the north, rejoice
• Title: Hills of the north, rejoice
• Author: Charles Edward Oakley, 1832-1865 (adapted)
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Revelation 21:5
• Topic: Advent; Epiphany; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Redemption and Salvation; Year B: All Saints; Year C: Easter 5

Tune Information

• Name: LITTLE CORNARD
• Composer: Martin Shaw, 1875-1958
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © J. Curwen & Sons
• Notes: A lower setting is provided