Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #217 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts Lyrics:
The Lord is come; the heav'ns proclaim
His birth; the nations learn his name;
An unknown star directs the road
Of eastern sages to their God.
All ye bright armies of the skies,
Go, worship where the Savior lies;
Angels and kings before him bow,
Those gods on high and gods below.
Let idols totter to the ground,
And their own worshippers confound
But Judah shout, but Zion sing,
And earth confess her sovereign King.
Topics: Judgment day; God the judge; God his vengeance and compassion; Glory and grace promised; Grace and glory; Angels all subject to Christ; Jehovah reigns; Christ first and second coming, or his incarnation, kingdom, and judgment; Christ his majesty; God his majesty Scripture: Psalm 97:6-9 Languages: English
The Lord is come, the heavens proclaim