Rise, Gracious God, and Shine.
Words by William Hurn, 1813. Music by H. Walford Davies, Mus.D.
(Organist of the Temple Church.)
With majesty.
1. Rise, gracious God, and shine
In all Thy saving might!
And prosper each design,
To spread Thy glorious light:
Let healing streams of mercy flow,
That all the earth Thy truth may know.
Amen.
2. O bring the nations near,
That they may sing Thy praise;
Let all the people hear
And learn Thy gracious ways:
Reign, mighty God, assert Thy cause,
And govern by Thy righteous laws.
3. Put forth Thy glorious power;
The nations then will see!
And earth present her store
In converts born to Thee.
God, our own God, His Church will bless,
And earth will teem with fruitfulness.
N.B.—The last verse should be sung ff in unison.