LXVII. The Nation's Prosperity, and the Church's Increase

1 Shine, mighty GOD, on Sion shine,
With beams of heavenly grace;
Reveal thy power through all our Coasts,
And shew thy smiling face.

2 [Amidst our realm exalted high
Do thou our glory stand,
And like a wall of guardian fire
Surround the favourite land.]

3 When shall thy name from shore to shore
Sound all the earth abroad;
And distant nations know and love
Their Saviour and their GOD.

4 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands,
Sing loud with solemn voice;
Let every tongue exalt his praise,
And every heart rejoice.

5 He, the great Lord, the sovereign judge,
That sits enthron'd above,
In wisdom rules the worlds he made
And bids them taste his love.

6 Earth shall obey his high command,
And yield a full increase;
Our GOD will crown his chosen land
With fruitfulness and peace.

7 GOD the redeemer scatters round
His choicest, favours here,
While the creation's utmost bound
Shall see, adore, and fear.

Text Information
First Line: Shine, mighty GOD, on Sion shine
Title: The Nation's Prosperity, and the Church's Increase
Language: English
Publication Date: 1785
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