157. HARK! the song of jubilee, Loud as mighty thunders' roar, Or the fulness of the sea, When it breaks upon the shore: “Hallelujah!” for the Lord God omnipotent shall reign; "Hallelujah!” let the word Echo round the earth and main. “Hallelujah!” Hark! the sound From the centre to the skies, Wakes above, beneath, around, All creation's harmonies : See Jehovah's banners furl'd, Sheathed His sword; He speaks—’tis done, And the kingdoms of this world Are the kingdoms of His Son. “He shall reign from pole to pole With illimitable sway; Yonder heavens have pass'd away. Man's last enemy shall fall : Hallelujah! Christ in God, God in Christ is all in all.” Awake, then, ye to whom Ye know the joyful news; 158. O GOD, from Thee alone Our earthly blessings flow; We are but stewards here; Ye know your Lord's command ; |