The New English Hymnal ‎#497

497. O Lord our God, arise!

1 O Lord our God, arise!
The cause of truth maintain,
And wide o'er all the peopled world
Extend her blessed reign.

2 Thou Prince of life, arise!
Nor let thy glory cease;
Far spread the conquests of thy grace,
And bless the earth with peace.

3 O Holy Ghost, arise!
Spread forth thy quickening wing,
And o'er a dark and ruined world
Let light and order spring.

4 All on the earth, arise!
To God the Saviour sing;
From shore to shore, from earth to heaven
Let echoing anthems ring.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord our God, arise!
• Author: Ralph Wardlow, 1779-1853
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Church and People: The Kingdom of God; The Christian Year: Advent
• Notes: Alternative tune ST ETHELWALD 449

Tune Information

• Name: WINDERMERE
• Composer: Arthur Somervell, 1863-1937
• Meter: SM
• Key: D Major