Scripture Verse

O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Psalm 47:1

Introduction

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Ira D. Sankey (1840–1908)

Words: Charles Wes­ley, Col­lect­ion of Psalms and Hymns 1743.

Music: Mis­sion Hymn Ira D. San­key, 1891 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Charles Wesley (1707–1788)

Lyrics

Clap your hands, ye people all,
Praise the God on whom ye call;
Lift your voice, and shout His praise,
Triumph in His sovereign grace!

Glorious is the Lord most High,
Terrible in majesty;
He His sovereign sway maintains,
King o’er all the earth He reigns.

Jesus is gone up on high,
Takes His seat above the sky:
Shout the angel-choirs aloud,
Echoing to the trump of God.

Sons of earth, the triumph join,
Praise Him with the host divine;
Emulate the heavenly powers,
Their vic­to­ri­ous Lord is ours.

Shout the God enthroned above,
Trumpet forth His conquering love;
Praises to our Je­sus sing,
Praises to our glo­ri­ous King!

Power is all to Je­sus given,
Power o’er hell, and earth, and Heav’n!
Power He now to us imparts;
Praise Him with be­liev­ing hearts.

Wonderful in saving power,
Him let all our hearts adore;
Earth and Heav’n repeat the cry,
Glory be to God most High!