Great God! whose universal sway

The known and unknown worlds obey,

Now give the kingdom to thy Son;

Extend his power, exalt his throne.

2 Thy scepter well becomes his hands;

All heaven submits to his commands;

His justice shall avenge the poor,

Aud pride and rage prevail no more.

3 The heathen lands, that lie beneath

The shades of overspreading death,

Revive at his first dawning light;

And deserts blossom at the sight.

4 The saints shall flourish in his days,

Dressed in the robes of joy and praise;

Peace, like a river, from his throne

Shall flow to nations yet unknown.