Crown him: Crown him :

Spread abroad the victor's fame!

4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation!
Hark, those loud, triumphant chords!
Lamb of God, our strong salvation,
O, what joy the sight affords!
Crown him: Crown him:

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King of kings, and Lord of lords.

"To Him that Sitteth upon the Throne." 7s & 6s.

1 To thee, my God and Saviour,

My soul exulting sings,
Rejoicing in thy favour,
Almighty King of kings!
I'll celebrate thy glory,
With all the saints above,
And tell the joyful story
Of thy redeeming love.

2 Soon as the morn with roses
Bedecks the dewy east,
And when the sun reposes
Upon the ocean's breast,
My voice in supplication,
My Saviour, thou shalt hear:
O, grant me thy salvation,
And to my soul draw near.

3 By thee through life supported,
I pass the dangerous road,
With heavenly hosts escorted
Up to their bright abode:

There cast my crown before thee,
And, all my conflicts o'er,
Unceasingly adore thee:

What would an angel more?

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An Ancient Hymn.

1 WE sing to thee, thou Son of God, Thou source of life and grace:

We praise thee, Son of Man, whose blood

Redeemed our fallen race!

2 Thee we acknowledge God and Lord,
The Lamb for sinners slain;
Who art by heaven and earth adored,
Worthy o'er both to reign!

3 To thee all angels cry aloud,

Through heaven's extended coasts:

Hail, holy, holy, holy Lord

Of glory and of hosts!

4 The prophets' goodly fellowship,
In radiant garments dressed,

Praise thee, thou Son of God, and reap
The fulness of thy rest.

C. M.

5 The apostles' glorious company Thy righteous praise proclaim; The martyred army glorify

Thine everlasting name.

6 Throughout the world thy churches join
To call on thee, their Head,-
Brightness of majesty divine,
Who every power hast made!

7 Among their number, Lord, we love
To sing thy precious blood:

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Reign here, and in the worlds above,
Thou holy Lamb of God!

Christ Triumphant.

1 RISE, glorious Conqueror, rise;

Into thy native skies,

Assume thy right:

And where in many a fold

The clouds are backward rolled-
Pass through those gates of gold,
And reign in light!

2 Victor o'er death and hell!

Cherubic legions swell

The radiant train:

Praises all heaven inspire;
Each angel sweeps his lyre,
And waves his wings of fire,-

Thou Lamb once slain!

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3 Enter, Incarnate God!

No feet but thine, have trod
The serpent down;

Blow the full trumpets, blow!
Wider yon portals throw!
Saviour triumphant-go,
And take thy crown!

4 Lion of Judah-Hail! And let thy name prevail

From age to age;

Lord of the rolling years;-
Claim for thine own the spheres,
For thou hast bought with tears
Thy heritage!

5 Yet who are those behind,
In numbers more than mind
Can count or say-

Clothed in immortal stoles,
Illumining the poles—
A galaxy of souls,
In white array?

6 And then was heard afar

Star answering to star

Lo! these have come,

Followers of him, who gave

His life, their lives to save;
And now their palms they wave,
Brought safely home.

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Christ Enthroned and Worshipped.

1 HARK! ten thousand harps and voices
Sound the notes of praise above;
Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices;
Jesus reigns, the God of love:
See he sits on yonder throne;
Jesus rules the world alone.

2 Jesus, hail! whose glory brightens
All above, and gives it worth;
Lord of life, thy smile enlightens,

Cheers and charms thy saints on earth:
When we think of love like thine,
Lord, we own it love divine.

3 King of glory, reign for ever; Thine an everlasting crown:

Nothing from thy love shall sever

Those whom thou hast made thine own;

Happy objects of thy grace,

Destined to behold thy face.

4 Saviour, hasten thine appearing; Bring, O, bring the glorious day,