The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10491

10491. Let Mortal Tongues Attempt To Sing

1 Let mortal tongues attempt to sing,
The wars of Heav’n, when Michael stood
Chief general of th’eternal King,
And fought the battles of our God.

2 Against the dragon and his host
The armies of the Lord prevail;
In vain they rage, in vain they boast,
Their courage sinks, their weapons fail.

3 Down to the earth was Satan thrown,
Down to the earth his legions fell;
Then was the trump of triumph blown,
And shook the dreadful deeps of hell.

4 Now is the hour of darkness past,
Christ has assumed His reigning power;
Behold the great accuser cast
Down from the skies, to rise no more.

5 ’Twas by Thy blood, immortal Lamb,
Thine armies trod the tempter down;
’Twas by Thy Word and powerful name
They gained the battle and renown.

6 Rejoice, ye heav’ns; let every star
Shine with new glories round the sky;
Saints, while ye sing the heav’nly war,
Raise your Deliverer’s name on high.

Text Information

• First Line: Let mortal tongues attempt to sing
• Title: Let Mortal Tongues Attempt To Sing
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1707, Book I
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST JOHN'S HIGHLANDS
• Composer: Anonymous (before 1913)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain