A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#429

429. In sweet exalted strains

1 In sweet exalted strains,
The King of Glory praise:
O'er heaven and earth he reigns,
Through everlasting days;
He with a nod the world controls,
Sustains or sinks the distant poles.

2 To earth he bends his throne,
His throne of grace divine;
Wide is his bounty known
And wide his glories shine.
Fair Salem, still his chosen rest,
Is with his smiles and presence blest.

3 Then King of glory! come;
And with thy favour crown
This temple as thy dome,
This people as thy own.
Within this house O deign to show,
How God can dwell with men below.

4 Here may thine ears attend
Our interceding cries,
And grateful praise ascend
All fragrant to the skies.
Here may thy word melodious sound,
And spread the joys of heav'n around.

5 Here may th' attentive throng
Imbibe thy truth and love;
And converts join the song
Of Seraphim above;
And willing crowds surround thy board,
With sacred joy and sweet accord.

6 In peace, here may our sons
And daughters sound thy praise;
and shine like polish'd stones,
Though long succeeding days.
Here Lord! display thy saving pow'r,
While churches stand and saints adore.

Text Information

• First Line: In sweet exalted strains
• Meter: P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: Particular Occasions and Circumstances: For a Congregation

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