The Lord hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for His habitation.
Psalm 132:13
Words: Fanny Crosby, in Hymn Service for the Sunday School (New York: Biglow & Main, 1879), number 2.
Music: W. Howard Doane (🔊 pdf nwc).
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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