This hymn traditionally starts with the third line “From all that dwell below the skies”. This is a powerful song about the fact that God deserves worship from all of creation and in fact, will one day receive it as every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:9-11). All of mankind will praise Him for His eternal mercy and truth and this praise will go on forever – til suns shall rise and set no more. What a joy that one day all will adore our Redeemer!
Lyrics
Through every land, by every tongue
Let the Redeemer's name be sung.
From all that dwell below the skies
Let the Creator's praise arise;
Eternal are Your mercies, Lord;
Eternal Truth attends Your Word:
Your praise shall sound from shore to shore
Till suns shall rise and set no more.
Till our Redeemer all adore.
Let the Redeemer's name be sung.
From all that dwell below the skies
Let the Creator's praise arise;
Eternal are Your mercies, Lord;
Eternal Truth attends Your Word:
Your praise shall sound from shore to shore
Till suns shall rise and set no more.
Till our Redeemer all adore.
Words by Isaac Watts (1674-1748) and David Ward. Music by David L. Ward. Based on Psalm 117.
© 2001 Hymnicity
© 2001 Hymnicity
CCLI Song #4294869