The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#300

300. Zion, the marvelous story be telling

Chorus:
Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing;
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King!

1 Zion, the marvelous story be telling,
The Son of the Highest, how lowly his birth!
The brightest of angels in glory excelling,
He stoops to redeem thee, is born upon earth! [Chorus]

2 Tell how he cometh; from nation to nation,
The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round;
How free to the faithful he offers salvation!
His people with joy everlasting are crowned! [Chorus]

3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing,
And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise;
Ye angels, the full hallelujah be singing;
One chorus resound through the earth and the skies.

Chorus:
Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing,
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King,
Messiah is King, Messiah is King!

Text Information

• First Line: Zion, the marvelous story be telling
• Author: William A. Muhlenberg
• Refrain First Line: Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Christ: First Advent

Tune Information

• Name: AVISON
• Composer: C. Avison
• Meter: 11s & 10s
• Key: F Major or modal