Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#102

102. O for a shout of sacred joy

1 O for a shout of sacred joy
To God the sov'reign King!
Let ev'ry land their tongues employ,
And hymns of triumph sing.

2 Jesus our God ascends on high!
His heav'nly guards around,
Attend him rising thro' the sky
With trumpets' joyful sound.

3 While angels shout and praise their King,
Let mortals learn their strains;
Let all the earth his honors sing;
O'er all the earth he reigns.

4 Rehearse his deeds with awe profound;
Let knowledge lead the song;
Nor mock him with a solemn sound,
Upon a thoughtless tongue.

5 In Isr'el stood his ancient throne,
He lov'd that chosen race;
But now he calls the world his own,
And heathens taste his grace.

6 The Gentile ations are the Lord's,
There Abra'm's God is known;
While pow'rs and princes, shields and swords,
Submit before his throne.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a shout of sacred joy
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 47

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