Hymnal: according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 23. Sion, the marvellous story be telling

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Hymnal‎#23

Text:

Sion, the marvellous story be telling

23. Sion, the marvellous story be telling

Full Text

Chorus:
Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing;
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King!

1 Sion, the marvellous story be telling,
The Son of the Highest, how lowly His birth!
The brightest archangel in glory excelling,
He stoops to redeem thee, He reigns upon earth: [Chorus]

2 Tell how He cometh; from nation to nation
The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round;
How free to the faithful He offers salvation,
How His people with joy everlasting are crown'd: [Chorus]

3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing,
And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise:
Ye angels, the full hallelujah be singing;
One chorus resound through the earth and the skies: [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line:	Sion, the marvellous story be telling
Refrain First Line:	Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing
Meter:	P. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1871
Notes:	Public Domain.