The Minstrel of Zion ‎#118

118. "O'er the gloomy hills"

1 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness,
Cheer'd by no celestial ray,
Sun of Righteousness arising,
Bring the bright, the glorious day!
Send the gospel, send the gospel
To the earth's remotest bound.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: O'er the gloomy hills of darkness
• Title: "O'er the gloomy hills"
• Publication Date: 1845

Tune Information

• Name: O'ER THE GLOOMY HILLS
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: *Select Melodies, Hymns 180 and 181.