The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#14

14. Oh! for a shout of sacred joy

1 Oh! for a shout of sacred joy
To God, the sovereign King;
Let every land their tongues employ,
And hymns of triumph sing.

2 Jesus, our God, ascends on high;
His heavenly guards around
Attend Him rising through the sky,
With trumpets’ joyful sound.

3 While angels shout and praise their King,
Let mortals learn their strains;
Let all the earth his honor sing;--
O’er all the earth he reigns.

4 Rehearse his praise, with awe profound;
Let knowledge lead the song;
Nor mock Him with a solemn sound
Upon a thoughtless tongue.

5 In Israel stood His ancient throne:--
He loved that chosen race;
But now He calls the world His own;
The heathen taste His grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh! for a shout of sacred joy
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CORONATION
• Composer: Oliver Holden
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal