CORONATION HYMN

Tune--Luther's Chorale

"Ein' feste burg ist unser Gott"


I

Of old our City hath renown.
Of God are her foundations,

Wherein this day a King we crown
Elate among the nations.

Acknowledge, then, thou King—

And you, ye people, sing—

What deeds His arm hath wrought:

Yea, let their tale be taught

To endless generations.


II

So long, so far, Jehovah guides
His people's path attending,

By pastures green and water-sides
Toward His hill ascending;

Whence they beneath the stars

Shall view their ancient wars,

Their perils, far removed.

O might of mercy proved!

O love past comprehending!


III

He was that God, for man which spake
From Sinai forth in thunder;

He was that Love, for man which brake
The dreadful grave asunder.

Lord over every lord,

His consecrating word

An earthly prince awaits;

Lift then your heads, ye gates!

Your King comes riding under.

IV

Be ye lift up, ye deathless doors;
Let wave your banners o'er Him!

Exult, ye streets; be strewn, ye floors,
With palm, with bay, before Him!

With transport fetch Him in,

Ye ransom'd folk from sin—

Your Lord, return'd to bless!

O kneeling king, confess—

O subject men, adore Him!