Arise, O Lord, and shine
From Oremus Hymnal
Arise, O Lord, and shine
in all thy saving might,
and prosper each design
to spread thy glorious light;
let healing streams of mercy flow,
that all the earth Thy truth may know.
Bring distant nations near
to sing Thy glorious praise;
let every people hear,
and learn thy holy ways!
Reign, mighty God! assert thy cause,
and govern by thy righteous laws!
Put forth thy glorious power,
that gentiles all may see,
and earth present her store,
in converts born to thee:
God, our own God, his Church shall bless,
and fill the earth with righteousness.
To God, the only wise,
the one immortal King,
let hallelujahs rise
from every living thing!
Let all that breathe, on every coast,
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
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Author
Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847)
