Scripture Verse

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy. Psalm 67:4

Introduction

Words: Ada­line H. Beery, in The King­dom of Song, by Tho­mas Bow­dish (Cin­cin­na­ti, Oho: Will­ard W. Whit­ney, 1900), num­ber 1.

Music: King­dom of Song Tho­mas M. Bow­dish (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Bow­dish (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Adaline H. Beery (1859–1929)

Lyrics

Come, gather, all tribes and all nations,
To worship Je­ho­vah our king;
O, enter His presence with gladness,
Your tribute of gratitude bring.

Refrain

Give praises to God for His mercy!
To Him all our voices belong;
Come, offer your strain of thanksgiving,
And dwell in the kingdom of song.

O, sing of His power and glo­ry,
Great Ruler whose throne is the sky,
Who giveth to men of His bounty
In showers of grace from on high.

Refrain

O, sing of the wondrous re­demp­tion,
The purchase of life for us all;
O, give Him your song and your service
For blessings that momently fall.

Refrain