Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#290

290. O'er the gloomy hills of darkness

1 O're the gloomy hills of darkness,
Cheered by no celestial ray,
Sun of Righteousness, arising,
Bring the bright, the glorious day!
Send the gospel
To the earth's remotest bound.

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 mighty gospel!
Win and conquer, never cease;
May thy lasting, wide dominion
Multiply and still increase:
Sway Thy sceptre,
Saviour, all the world around.

Text Information

• First Line: O'er the gloomy hills of darkness
• Author: W. Williams, 1717-1791
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Gospel: Triumphs of

Tune Information

• Name: ADVENT
• Composer: J. Tilleard, 1827-1876
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
• Incipit: 51321 34332 61211
• Key: F Major or modal