122 O God of God! O Light of light!

1 O God of God! O Light of light! Thou Prince of Peace, Thou King of kings, To Thee, where angels know no night The song of praise for ever rings: To Him who sits upon the throne, The Lamb once slain for sinful men, Be honor, might; all by Him won; Glory and praise! Amen, Amen. 2 Deep in the prophets' sacred page, Grand in the poet's winged word, Slowly in type, from age to age, Nations beheld their coming Lord; Till through the deep Judean night Rang out the song, "Good-will to men!" hymned by the first-born sons of light, Re-echoed now, "Good-will!" Amen. 3 That life of truth, those deeds of love, That death of pain, 'mid hate and scorn; These all are past, and now above, He reigns our King, once crowned with thorn. Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates; So sang His hosts, unheard by men; Lift up your heads, for you He waits. We lift them up! Amen, Amen! 4 Nations afar, in ignorance deep: Isles of the sea, where darkness lay; These hear His voice, they wake from sleep, And throng with joy the upward way. They cry with us, "Send forth Thy light," O Lamb, once slain for sinful men; Burst Satan's bonds, O God of might; Set all men free! Amen, Amen! 5 Sing to the Lord a glorious song, Sing to His name, His love forth tell; Sing on, heaven's host, His praise prolong; Sing, ye who now on earth do dwell: Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain! From angels, praise; and thanks from men; Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign, Glory and power! Amen, Amen!