Raise the song, raise the song,
Sound it far and near,
Let the notes of rapture swell
With the joyful words they tell;
Raise the song, raise the song,
Happy anthems bring,
Telling all who hear the call,
The Lord is king.

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Bring, merrily bring,
Voices and hearts to join the song,
Sing, merrily sing,
Raising a chorus full and strong;
Ring, merrily ring,
Echoing bells from Hea­ven ring!
Joy we raise in a song
Of praise to Christ our king.

Raise the song, raise the song,
Over land and sea,
So our music may impart
Joy renewed in every heart;
Raise the song, raise the song,
Set the echoes free,
Words of praise, thro’ all our days,
Our song shall be.

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Raise the song, raise the song,
See the banners sway!
May they ever brightly shine
Glowing with a light divine;
Raise the song, raise the song,
Joyful anthems bring,
Music sweet must ever greet
The Lord, our king.

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