Let earth, with every isle and sea,

Rejoice; the Saviour reigns:

His word, like fire, prepares his way,

And mountains melt to plains.

2 His presence sinks the proudest hills

And makes the valleys rise;

The humble soul enjoys his smiles,

The haughty sinner dies.

3 Adoring angels, at his birth,

Made our Redeemer known;

Thus shall he come to judge the earth,

And angels guard his throne.

4 His foes shall tremble at his sight,

And hills and seas retire;

His children take their upward flight,

And leave the world on fire.

5 The seeds of joy and glory sown

For saints in darkness here,

Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown,

And a rich harvest bear.