Church Hymnal (Fifth Ed.) ‎#8

8. The Lord is King! lift up thy voice

1 The Lord is king! Lift up your voice,
O earth, and all you heavens, rejoice;
from world to world the song shall ring:
'The Lord omnipotent is king!'

2 The Lord is king! Who then shall dare‿
resist his will, distrust his care,
or murmur at his wise decrees,
or doubt his royal promises?

3 The Lord is king! Child of the dust,
the judge of all the earth is just;
holy and true are all his ways –
let every creature sing his praise!

4 God reigns! He reigns with glory crowned:
let Christians make a joyful sound!
And Christ is seated at his side:
the Man of love, the crucified.

5 *Come, make your needs, your burdens known:
he will present them at the throne;
and angel hosts are waiting there
his messages of love to bear.

6 One Lord one kingdom all secures:
he reigns, and life and death are yours;
through earth and heav'n one song shall ring:
'The Lord omnipotent is king!'

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is King! lift up thy voice
• Author: Josiah Conder (1789–1855) (altd.)
• Meter: 88 88 (LM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Psalm 97
• Topic: God the Father, Creator: The Fatherhood of God

Tune Information

• Name: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
• Composer: James William Elliott (1833–1915)
• Meter: 88 88 (LM)
• Incipit: 51532 16534 56713
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: For this tune in a lower key (A), see no. 270.