The Psalms of David ‎#116b

116b. The Nation's Prospertiy, and the Church's Increase

1 Shine, mighty GOD, on Britain, shine,
With Beams of heav'nly Grace;
Reveal thy Pow'r through all our Coasts,
And shew 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 Saviour and their God?

4 Sing to the Lord, ye distant Lands,
Sing loud with solemn Voice;
While British Tongues exalt his Praise,
And British Hearts 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 Isle
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 Britain, shine
• Title: The Nation's Prospertiy, and the Church's Increase
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67
• Topic: Britain's: Proosperity; Church: its increase; Jehovah: reigns; National: deliverance; Nation's: prosperity

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