Eltham
Southern Harmony no. 307
First Line: | Hasten, Lord, the glorious time
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Composer: | L. Mason
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Source: | From the Carmina Sacra
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Meter: | 7s. (Double)
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Printable Page Scan: | [Gif 73k]
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1. Hasten, Lord, the glorious time,
When, beneath Messiah's sway,
Every nation, every clime,
Shall the gospel call obey.
Mightiest kings his power shall own;
Heathen tribes his name adore;
Satan and his host o'erthrown,
Bound in chains, shall hurt no more.
2. Then shall wars and tumults cease,
Then be banished grief and pain;
Righteousness and joy and peace,
Undisturbed, shall ever reign.
Bless we, then, our gracious Lord;
Ever praise his glorious name;
All his mighty acts record,
All his wondrous love proclaim.
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