AS Thy chosen people, Lord, Once oppressed, in numbers few, Trusted to Thy steadfast Word, And a mighty nation grew; So Thy church on earth begun, By Thy blessing shall increase, While the course of time shall run, Till Messiah’s reign of peace.
Soon shall every scattered tribe, One, in Heaven, be restored; Every heart and tongue ascribe Praise and glory to the Lord; Militant awhile below, Rest and joy shall soon be given; When in rapturous strains shall flow Her triumphant song in Heaven.
Harriet Auber, 1773-1862