Laudes Domini ‎#568

568. Sun of Righteousness

1 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness,
Cheered by no celestial ray,
Sun of Righteousness! arising,
Bring the bright, the glorious day;
Send the gospel
To the earth's remotest bound.

2 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness,--
Grant them, Lord! the glorious light:
And, from eastern coast to western,
May the morning chase the night;
And redemption,
Freely purchased, win the day.

3 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel!
Win and conquer, never cease;
May thy lasting, wide dominions
Multiply and still increase;
Sway the sceptre,
Saviour! all the world around.

Text Information

• First Line: O'er the gloomy hills of darkness
• Title: Sun of Righteousness
• Author: William Williams
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Christ: Lord of all; Christ: Sun; Church: Missions of; Church: Work of

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: H. Smart
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4s
• Key: C Major