The Hymnal ‎#394

394. O'er the gloomy hills of darkness

1 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness,
Cheered by no celestial ray,
Sun of Righteousness arising,
Bring the light, the glorious day;
Send the gospel
To the earth's remotest bounds.

2 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.

3 Fly abroad, thou might gospel,
Win and conquer, never cease;
May thy lasting, wide dominions
Multiply and still increase;
Sway Thy sceptre,
Saviour, all the world around.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O'er the gloomy hills of darkness
• Author: Rev. William Williams (1772)
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: verse 1 rewritten; verse 2, line 2 and verse 3, alt.

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