I.XII | The Psalms of David#I.XIII | I.XIV |
1 The Lands that long in Darkness lay
Now have beheld a Heav'nly Light;
Nations that sat in Death's cold Shade,
Are blest with Beams divinely bright.
2 The Virgin's promis'd Son is born;
Behold th' expected Child appear:
What shall his Names or Titles be?
The Wonderful, The Counsellor.
3 This Infant is the mighty God,
Come to be suckled and ador'd;
Th' Eternal Father, Prince of Peace,
The Son of David, and his Lord.
4 The Government of Earth and Seas
Upon his Shoulders shall be laid;
His wide Dominions still increase,
And Honours to his Name be paid.
5 Jesus the holy Child shall sit
High on his Father David's Throne,
Shall crush his Foes beneath his Feet,
And reign to Ages yet unknown.
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First Line: | The Lands that long in Darkness lay |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1766 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Christ: His Titles and Kingdom; Deity of Christ; Christ revealed to Gentiles(4 more...) |