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See the morning sun ascending

Charles Parkin (1953) • English

Primary Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Verse 1

See the morning sun ascending, radiant in the eastern sky; hear the angel voices blending in their praise to God on high! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Glory be to God on high!

Verse 2

So may we, in lowly station, join the choristers above; singing with the whole creation, praising thee for your great love. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Glory be to God above!

Verse 3

For your loving-kindness ever shed upon our earthly way; for your mercy, ceasing never, for your blessing day by day: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Glory be to God alway!

Verse 4

"Wisdom, honour, power, and blessing!" with the angelic host we cry; round your throne, your name confessing, now we would to you draw nigh. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Glory be to God on high!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • revelation 5:11-14

Reference 2

  • revelation 7:11-12
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