LET us sing the King Messiah, King of righteousness and peace! Hail Him, all His happy subjects, Never let His praises cease: Ever hail Him, Never let His praises cease.
How transcendent are Thy glories, Fairer than the sons of men; While Thy blessèd mediation Brings us back to God again: Blest Redeemer, How we triumph in Thy reign!
Majesty, combined with meekness, Righteousness and peace unite To ensure Thy blessèd conquests, On, great Prince, assert Thy right! Ride triumphant, All around the conquered world!
Blessed are all that touch Thy sceptre, Blessed are all that own Thy reign: Freed from sin, that worst of tyrants, Rescued from its galling chain: Saints and angels, All who know Thee, bless Thy reign.
John Ryland, 1753-1825