The Psalms of David ‎#CXb

CXb. The Kingdom and Priesthood of CHRIST

1 Thus the great LORD of earth and sea,
Spake to his son, and thus he swore:
"Eternal shall thy priesthood be,
"And change from hand to hand no more.

2 "Aaron and all his sons must die;
"But everlasting life is thine,
"To save for ever those that fly
"For refuge from the wrath divine.

3 "By me Melchizedek was made
"On earth a king and priest at once;
"And, thou, my heav'nly [riest, shalt plead,
"And thou, my king, shalt rule my sons."

4 JESUS the priest ascends his throne,
While counsels of eternal peace
Between the Father and the Son,
Proceed with honour and success.

5 Thro' the whole earth his reign shall spread,
And crush the pow'rs that dare rebel;
Then shall he judge the rising dead,
And send the guilty world to hell.

6 Tho' while he treads his glorious way,
He drinks the cup of tears and blood,
The suff'rings of that dreadful day
Shall but advance him near to GOD.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus the great LORD of earth and sea
• Title: The Kingdom and Priesthood of CHRIST
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780

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