How great is the Messiah’s joy
In the salvation of Thy hand!
Lord, Thou hast raised His kingdom high
And giv’n the world to His command
Thy goodness grants whate’er He will
Nor doth the least request withhold
Blessings of love prevent Him still
And crowns of glory, not of gold
David rejoiced in God his strength
Raised to the throne by special grace
But Christ the Son appears at length
Fulfills the triumph and the praise
Honor and majesty divine
Around His sacred temples shine
Blest with the favor of Thy face
And length of everlasting days
Thine hand shall find out all His foes
And as a fiery oven glows
With raging heat and living coals
So shall Thy wrath devour their souls
David rejoiced in God his strength
Raised to the throne by special grace
But Christ the Son appears at length
Fulfills the triumph and the praise
How great is the Messiah’s joy
In the salvation of Thy hand!
Lord, Thou hast raised His kingdom high
And giv’n the world to His command