Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#271

271. Behod! the mountain of the Lord

1 Behold! the mountain of the Lord
In latter days shall rise
On mountain-tops above the hills,
And draw the wondering eyes.

2 To this the joyful nations round,
All tribes and tongues, shall flow;
Up to the hill of God, they'll say
And to His house we'll go.

3 The team that shines from Zion's hill
Shall lighten every land;
The King who reigns in Salem's towers
Shall all the world command.

4 Among the nations He shall judge;
His judgments truth shall guide;
His scepter shall protect the just
And quell the sinner's pride.

5 No strife shall rage, nor hostile feuds
Disturb those peaceful years;
To ploughshares men shall beat their swords,
To pruning-hooks their spears.

6 No longer hosts, encountering hosts,
Shall crowds of slain deplore;
They'll hang the trumpet in the hall,
And study war no more.

7 Come, then, O house of Jacob! come
To worship at His shrine,
And, walking in the light of God,
With holy beauties shine.

Text Information

• First Line: Behod! the mountain of the Lord
• Author: Michael Bruce, 1746-1767
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Zion, City of God; Gospel: Spread of; Gospel: Light of; War; Universal: Reign of Christ; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Progress and triumph of; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Universal; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ); Light: Of the Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clark, 1669-1707
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major