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Hail Him the King of Glory
Verse 1
Tell it to every kindred and nation,
Tell it far and near;
Earth's darkest night will fade with the dawning,
Jesus will soon appear.
Tell it far and near;
Earth's darkest night will fade with the dawning,
Jesus will soon appear.
Refrain
Hail Him the King of glory,
Once the Lamb for sinners slain;
Tell, tell the wondrous story,
"Jesus comes to reign."
Once the Lamb for sinners slain;
Tell, tell the wondrous story,
"Jesus comes to reign."
Verse 2
Nations again in strife and commotion,
Warnings by the way;
Signs in the heavens, unerring omens,
Herald the glorious day.
Warnings by the way;
Signs in the heavens, unerring omens,
Herald the glorious day.
Verse 3
Children of God look up with rejoicing;
Shout and sing His praise;
Blessed are they who, waiting and watching,
Look for the dawning rays.
Shout and sing His praise;
Blessed are they who, waiting and watching,
Look for the dawning rays.
Van DeVenter, a prominent American gospel songwriter, wrote both words and music celebrating Christ's triumphant return.