Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem
Cleave the skies with shouts of praise
Sing to Him Who found a ransom
Ancient of eternal days
God of God, the Word Incarnate
Whom the heaven of heaven obeys
High on those eternal mountains
Stands His sapphire throne, all bright
Midst unending alleluias
Bursting from the sons of light
Sion's people tell His praises
Victor after hard won fight
Alternate verses:
Ere He raised the lofty mountains
Formed the seas, or built the sky
Love eternal, free, and boundless
Moved the Lord of Life to die
Foreordained the Prince of Princes
For the throne of Calvary
There, for us and our redemption
See Him all His life blood pour!
There He wins our full salvation
Dies that we may die no more
Then, arising, lies forever
Reigning where He was before
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Bring your harps, and bring your incense
Sweep the string and pour the lay
Let the earth proclaim His wonders
King of that celestial day
He the Lamb once slain is worthy
Who was dead and lives for ay
Laud and honor to the Father
Laud and honor to the Son
Laud and honor to the Spirit
Ever Thee and ever One
Consubstantial, co-eternal
While unending ages run
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