Trinity Hymnal ‎#373

373. O'er the gloomy hills of darkness

1 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness,
Cheered by no celestial ray,
Sun of Righteousness, arising,
Bring the bright, the glorious day;
Send the gospel
To the earth's remotest bounds.

2 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness,
Grant them, Lord, the glorious light;
And from eastern coast to western
May the morning chase the night,
And redemption,
Freely purchased win the day.

3 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel,
Win and conquer, never cease;
May thy lasting, wide dominions
Multiply and still increase;
Sway thy sceptre,
Saviour, all the world around.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O'er the gloomy hills of darkness
• Author: William Williams (alt.)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2
• Topic: The Church: Missions; The Church: Growth of; Gospel: Triumph of; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: CORONAE
• Composer: William H. Monk (1871)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7.
• Key: F Major