To every nation, tribe, language, and people, he said
Revelation 14:6–7Fear God, and give Him glory.
Words: Johann Franck, 1650. Translated from German to English by Augustus Nelson (1863–1949).
Music: Kalmar Swedish tune, 1676 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Alternate Tune:
If you know when the translation was done, or where to get a good picture of Franck or Nelson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Praise the Lord, each tribe and nation,
Praise Him with a joyous heart;
Ye who know His full salvation,
Gather now from every part;
Let your voices glorify,
In His temple, God on high.
He’s our God, and our creator,
We, His flock and chosen seed:
He, our Lord and liberator,
Us from sin and peril freed:
And at last His flock shall rest
In the mansions of the blest.
Give Him thanks within His portals;
In the courts His deeds proclaim;
Hither come, ye ransomed mortals,
Glorify our Savior’s name.
Ever kind and loving, He
Keeps His faith eternally.