Fall down ye nations, and adore

Verse 1

Fall down ye nations, and adore Jehovah on His mercy-seat, Like prostrate seas on every shore, That cast their billows at your feet.

Verse 2

Let hallelujahs to the skies, With ocean's everlasting sound, (The voice of many waters) rise, Day without night, as time goes round.

Verse 3

Come from the east,--with gifts, ye kings, Gold, frankincense, and myrrh; Where'er the morning spreads her wings, Let man to God his vows prefer.

Verse 4

Come from the west,--the bond, the free, His easy service make your choice; Ye isles of the Pacific Sea, Like halcyon-nests, in God rejoice.

Verse 5

Come from the south;--through desert sands, A highway for the Lord prepare; Let Ethiopia stretch her hands, And Libya pour her soul in prayer.

Verse 6

Come from the north;--let Europe raise In all her languages one song; Give God the glory, power, and praise, That to His holy name belong.

Verse 7

For He hath bow'd the heavens above, And at His feet the mountains flow'd; He came;--but not in wrath;--in love, To make with men His pure abode.

Verse 8

With smiles, O earth! thy Maker meet; Nations, before your Saviour fall; Redemption is in him complete, The Gospel now is preach'd to all.