The Earth Renewed in Righteousness

Verse 1

Almighty Spirit, now behold A world by sin destroyed: Creating Spirit, as of old, Move on the formless void, Move on the formless void.

Verse 2

Give Thou the Word: that healing sound Shall quell the deadly strife; And earth again, like Eden crowned, Bring forth the tree of life, Bring forth the tree of life.

Verse 3

If sang the morning stars for joy, When nature rose to view, What strains will angel harps employ, When Thou shalt all renew, When Thou shalt all renew!

Verse 4

And if the sons of God rejoice To hear a Savior’s name, How will the ransomed raise their voice To whom that Savior came, To whom that Savior came!

Verse 5

Lo, every kindred, every tribe, Assembling round the throne, The new creation shall ascribe To sovereign love alone, To sovereign love alone!