O LORD our God, arise, The cause of Truth maintain, And wide across the peopled world Extend Thy Gospel reign.
Come, Prince of Life, arise, Nor let Thy blessings cease; Spread far the conquests of Thy grace, Give pardon, life and peace.
Come, Holy Ghost, arise, Expand Thy quickening wing, And from this dark and ruined world Let light and glory spring.
Come, let Thy Church arise, To God the Saviour sing, From shore to shore, from earth to Heaven, Let echoing anthems ring.
Ralph Wardlaw, 1779-1853‡