The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15816

15816. Ye Distant Lands, And Nations Near

1 Ye distant lands, and nations near,
Behold your Savior God;
The joyful news attentive hear,
And spread it all abroad.

2 His opening lips and outstretched arms
Invite you near His seat,
Whilst on His face unnumbered charms
In full perfection meet.

3 Let Israel all adore their Lord,
His love their thoughts employ;
The promises in Scripture stored
Shall yield abundant joy.

4 “In righteousness have I declared,
The Word shall not return,
I will be honored, loved and feared,
Through Mine anointed Son.

5 "Then look to me, and be ye saved,
Through earth’s remotest bound;
By sins and idols now enslaved,
In Me your help is found."

Text Information

• First Line: Ye distant lands, and nations near
• Title: Ye Distant Lands, And Nations Near
• Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: BEATITUDO by John B. Dykes, BINGHAM by Anonymous, BRISTOL by Edward Hodges, BROWN by William B. Bradbury

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FULBERT
• Composer: Henry John Gauntlett (1849)
• Meter: CM
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Public Domain