The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12813

12813. Thus The Eternal Father Spake

1 Thus the eternal Father spake
To Christ the Son: “Ascend and sit
At My right hand, till I shall make
Thy foes submissive at Thy feet.

2 "From Zion shall Thy word proceed;
Thy word, the scepter in Thy hand,
Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed,
And bow their wills to Thy command.

3 "That day shall show Thy power is great,
When saints shall flock with willing minds,
And sinners crowd the temple gate,
Where holiness in beauty shines."

4 O blessed power! O glorious day!
What a large victory shall ensue!
And converts, who Thy grace obey,
Exceed the drops of morning dew.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus the eternal Father spake
• Title: Thus The Eternal Father Spake
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: LM
• Source: The Psalms of David, 1719
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CRISPIN
• Composer: George Job Elvey (1862)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain