Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#115b

115b. The Nation's Prosperity, and the Church's Increase

1 Shine, mighty God, on Sion shine,
With beams of heavenly grace;
Reveal thy power through all our coasts,
And shew thy smiling face.

2 [Amidst our realm exalted high
Do thou our glory stand,
And like a wall of guardian fire
Surround the favourite land.]

3 When shall thy name from shore to shore
Sound all the earth abroad;
And distant nations know and love
Their Saviour and their God.

4 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands,
Sing loud with solemn voice;
Let every tongue exalt his praise,
And every heart rejoice.

5 He, the great Lord, the sovereign Judge,
That sits enthron'd above,
In wisdom rules the worlds he made
And bids them taste his love.

6 Earth shall obey his high command,
And yield a full increase;
Our God will crown his chosen land
With fruitfulness and peace.

7 God the Redeemer scatters round
His choicest favours here,
While the creation's utmost bound
Shall see, adore, and fear.

Text Information

• First Line: Shine, mighty God, on Sion shine
• Title: The Nation's Prosperity, and the Church's Increase
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67
• Topic: Church: its increase; National: deliverance; Nation's: prosperity

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