O'er the Gloomy Hills of Darkness O'er the gloomy hills of darkness, Cheered by no celestial ray, Sun of Righteousness, arising, Bring the bright, the glorious day. Let the morning Of Thy blessed Gospel dawn.
Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light; And from eastern coast to western May the morning chase the night And redemption, Freely purchased, win the day!
Fly abroad, eternal Gospel; Win and conquer, never cease. May Thy lasting, wide dominions Multiply and still increase! May Thy scepter Sway th' enlightened world around!
Let the Indian, let the Negro, Let the rude barbarian see That divine and glorious conquest, Once obtained on Calvary; Let the Gospel Wide resound from pole to pole.
May the glorious day approaching Thine eternal love proclaim, And the everlasting Gospel Spread abroad Thy holy name O'er the borders Of the great Emmanuel's land. |