Author: Emma Frances Bevan (b. 1827); Justus Falckner (1672-1723) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: Rise, ye children of salvation Refrain First Line: Pour it forth a mighty anthem Lyrics: 1 Rise, ye children of salvation,
All who cleave to Christ the Head;
Wake, arise! O mighty nation,
Ere the foe on Zion tread.
Refrain:
Pour it forth a mighty anthem,
Like the thunders of the sea;
Thro' the blood of Christ our ransom,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we;
Thro' the blood of Christ our ransom,
More than conquerors are we.
2 Saints and heroes long before us
Firmly on this ground have stood;
See their banners waving o’er us,
Conquerors though Jesus’ blood. [Refrain]
3 Deathless, we are all unfearing,
Life laid up with Christ in God;
In the morn of His appearing
Floweth forth a glory flood. [Refrain]
4 Soon we all shall stand before Him,
See and know our glorious Lord;
Soon in joy and light adore Him,
Each receiving his reward. [Refrain] Topics: The Church Travail and Renewal; Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2 Used With Tune: RISE YE CHILDREN
Rise Ye Children of Salvation