Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#142b

142b. Shine, mighty God! on Zion shine

1 Shine, mighty God! on Zion shine,
With beams of heav'nly grace:
Reveal thy pow'r through all our coasts,
And show thy smiling face.

2 [Amidst our isle, exalted high,
Do thou our glory stand;
And like a wall of guardian fire,
Surround the fav'rite land.]

3 When shall thy name from shore to shore,
Sound all the earth abroad,
And distant nations know and love
Their Savior and their God?

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

5 He, the great Lord, the sov'reign judge,
That sits enthron'd above,
Wisely commands the worlds he made
In justice and in love.

6 Earth shall obey her Maker's will,
And yield a full increase;
Our God will crown his chosen land
With fruitfulness and peace.

7 God, the Redeemer, scatters round
His choicest favors here;
While the creation's utmost bound
Shall see, adore, and fear.

Text Information

• First Line: Shine, mighty God! on Zion shine
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67
• Notes: Public Domain.

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