Now begin the heavenly theme;

Sing aloud in Jesus’ name;

Ye who his salvation prove,

Triumph in redeeming love.

2 Ye who see the Father’s grace

Beaming in the Saviour’s face,

As to Canaan on ye move,

Praise and bless redeeming love.

3 Mourning souls, dry up your tears;

Banish all your guilty fears;

See your guilt and curse remove,

Canceled by redeeming love.

4 Welcome, all by sin oppressed,

Welcome to his sacred rest;

Nothing brought him from above,

Nothing but redeeming love.

5 Hither, then, your music bring;

Strike aloud each cheerful string;

Mortals, join the host above—

Join to praise redeeming love.