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The Christian Hymn Book

THE CORONATION.

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203

C. M.

All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all.

2 Crown him, you martyrs of our God, Who from his altar call; Extol the stem of Jesse’s rod, And crown him Lord of all.

3 You chosen seed of Israel’s race, A remnant weak and small, Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all.

4 You gentle sinners, ne’er forget The wormwood and the gall; Go, spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all.

5 Babes, men, and sires, who know his love, Who feel your sin and thrall, Now join with all the hosts above, And crown him Lord of all.

6 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all.

7 O that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall! We’ll join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all.

Perronet.

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204

C. M.

Sit thou at my right hand. Psalm 110:1.

Jesus, our Lord, ascend thy throne, And near thy Father sit: In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit.

2 What wonders shall thy gospel do! Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew, And own thy saving grace.

3 Jesus, our Priest, for ever lives To plead for us above; Jesus, our King, for ever gives The blessings of his love.

4 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain; Shall strike the powers and princes dead, Who dare oppose his reign.

Watts.

205

8s & 7s.

Thou art worthy.

Crown his head with endless blessing, Who, in God the Father’s name, With compassion never ceasing, Comes, salvation to proclaim.

2 Jesus, thee our Saviour hailing, Thee our God in praise we own; Highest honors, never failing, Rise eternal round thy throne.

3 Now, ye saints, his power confessing, In your grateful strains adore; For his mercy, never ceasing, Flows, and flows for evermore.

206

C. M.

Worthy the Lamb.

Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one.

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2 Worthy the Lamb that died, they cry, To be exalted thus! Worthy the Lamb, our lips reply, For he was slain for us!

3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine; And blessings more than we can give, Be, Lord, for ever thine.

4 Let all who dwell above the sky, On earth, in air, and seas, Conspire to lift thy glories high, And speak thy endless praise.

5 The whole creation join in one, To bless the sacred name Of him that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb.

Watts.

207

8s, 7s & 4.

King of kings, etc. Rev. 19:16.

Look, ye saints—the sight is glorious; See the Man of Sorrows now From the fight returned victorious; Every knee to him shall bow. Crown him! crown him! Crowns become the Victor’s brow.

2 Crown the Saviour! angels, crown him! Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone him, While the heavenly concert rings, Crown him! crown him! Crown the Saviour King of kings.

3 Sinners in derision crowned him, Mocking thus the Saviour’s claim; Saints and angels! crowd around him, Own his title, praise his name. Crown him! crown him! Spread abroad the Victor’s name.

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4 Hark! those bursts of acclamation! Hark! those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O, what joy the sight affords! Crown him! crown him! King of kings, and Lord of lords.

Kelly.

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