Scripture Verse

The Lord hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for His habitation. Psalm 132:13

Introduction

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, in Hymn Ser­vice for the Sun­day School (New York: Big­low & Main, 1879), num­ber 2.

Music: W. How­ard Doane (🔊 pdf nwc).

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W. Howard Doane (1832–1915)

Lyrics

Zion’s mount His royal seat,
And no power His throne shall move;
Ages gather at His feet,
Son of God’s eter­nal love.

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Hail, hail, King of Zion!
Hail, Lord of lords, and King of kings!
Reign for­ev­er, King of Zion;
Reign, blessèd King, for­ev­er­more.

All the world His name shall fear,
All the world from shore to shore;
Every isle His voice shall hear,
And the heathen rage no more.

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He shall mold each stubborn will,
As the potter molds the clay,
Till rebellious hearts are stilled,
And submissive to His sway.

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Haste our early gifts to bring,
Haste obedient faith to prove,
Haste with songs to Zion’s king,
Son of God’s eter­nal love.

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