The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Revelation 5:5
Words: Fanny Crosby, in Biglow & Main’s May Annual No. 5 for 1878 (New York: Biglow & Main, 1878).
Music: W. Howard Doane (🔊 pdf nwc).
How sweetly o’er the mountain
Of Zion, lovely Zion,
The anthem of ages
Comes sweeping along;
The anthem of the faithful,
We hear, and, rejoicing,
Our hearts in glad measure
Keep tune with the song.
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O the Lion of Judah
Hath triumphed forever,
O the Lion of Judah
Is mighty and strong.
Sweet anthem of the faithful,
We hear it, and, rejoicing,
Our hearts in glad measure
Keep tune with the song.
O happy, happy tidings,
The kingdom now is opened,
The seals are all broken;
Proclaim it afar;
From bondage and oppression
By Him we are delivered,
The Lion of Judah,
The bright Morning Star.
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Hosanna in the highest,
All glory everlasting,
The cross and its banner
Triumphant shall wave;
Hosanna in the highest,
All glory everlasting,
The Lion of Judah
His people will save.
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