Psalms ‎#67

67. The Nation's Prosperity, and the Church's Increase

1 Shine, mighty God, on Sion shine,
With beams of heav'nly grace;
Reveal thy pow'r thro' all our coasts,
And shew thy smiling face.

2 [Amidst our realm 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 Saviour 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,
In wisdom rules the worlds he made
And bids them taste his love.

6 Earth shall obey his high command,
And yield a full increase;
Our God will crown his chosen land
With fruitfulness and peace.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Shine, mighty God, on Sion shine
• Title: The Nation's Prosperity, and the Church's Increase
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67
• Notes: Public Domain.

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