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| Text: | Zion, the marvelous story be telling |
| Author: | William A. Muhlenberg |
| Tune: | AVISON |
| Composer: | C. Avison |
Chorus:
Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing;
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King!
1 Zion, the marvelous story be telling,
The Son of the Highest, how lowly his birth!
The brightest of angels in glory excelling,
He stoops to redeem thee, is born upon earth! [Chorus]
2 Tell how he cometh; from nation to nation,
The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round;
How free to the faithful he offers salvation!
His people with joy everlasting are crowned! [Chorus]
3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing,
And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise;
Ye angels, the full hallelujah be singing;
One chorus resound through the earth and the skies.
Chorus:
Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing,
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King,
Messiah is King, Messiah is King!
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Zion, the marvelous story be telling |
| Author: | William A. Muhlenberg |
| Refrain First Line: | Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing |
| Publication Date: | 1886 |
| Topic: | Christ: First Advent |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | AVISON |
| Composer: | C. Avison |
| Meter: | 11s & 10s |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
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