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Text Based On Isaiah Chapter 9
Of the increase of his government
and peace there shall be no end,
upon the throne of David, and upon
his kingdom, to order it, and to
establish it with judgment and with
justice from henceforth even for ever.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will
perform this.
AVITW Hymnal – Page No. 907
Words: John Wesley: 1703-1791
Music: Franklin L. Sheppard: 1852-1930
Terra Beata. 6.6.8.6.D.
Messiah, Prince of Peace!
Messiah, Prince of peace!
Where men each other tear,
Where war is learned, they must confess,
Thy kingdom is not there.
Who, prompted by Thy foe,
Delight in human blood,
Apollyon is their king, we know,
And Satan is their god.
But shall he still devour
The souls redeemed by Thee?
Jesus, stir up Thy glorious power
And end the apostasy!
Come, Saviour, from above,
O’er all our hearts to reign;
And plant the kingdom of Thy love
In every heart of man.
Then shall we exercise
The hellish art no more,
While Thou our long-lost paradise
Dost with Thyself restore.
Fightings and wars shall cease,
And, in Thy Spirit giv’n,
Pure joy and everlasting peace
Shall turn our earth to Thee.
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