Words: Joseph Cottle, 1828, alt.
Music: Gregory Wilbur, 2008
Greg Wilbur has graciously given us permission to use his hymn. You can purchase a recording here.
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VERSE 1:
Mighty Lord, extend Your kingdom,
Be the truth with triumph crowned;
Let the lands that sit in darkness Hear the glorious Gospel sound,
From our borders, from our borders To the world’s remotest bound.
VERSE 2:
By Your arm, eternal Father, Scatter far the shades of night.
Let the great Immanuel’s kingdom Open like the morning light;
Let all barriers, let all barriers Yield before Your heav'nly might.
VERSE 3:
Come in all your Spirit’s power;
Come, Your reign on earth restore.
In Your strength ride forth and conquer, Still advancing more and more,
Till all people, till all people
Shall your holy name adore.
© 2008 Gregory Wilbur. Greyfriars Press (www.greyfriarspress.com), all rights reserved. Used by permission.
Mighty Lord, extend Your kingdom,
Be the truth with triumph crowned;
Let the lands that sit in darkness Hear the glorious Gospel sound,
From our borders, from our borders To the world’s remotest bound.
VERSE 2:
By Your arm, eternal Father, Scatter far the shades of night.
Let the great Immanuel’s kingdom Open like the morning light;
Let all barriers, let all barriers Yield before Your heav'nly might.
VERSE 3:
Come in all your Spirit’s power;
Come, Your reign on earth restore.
In Your strength ride forth and conquer, Still advancing more and more,
Till all people, till all people
Shall your holy name adore.
© 2008 Gregory Wilbur. Greyfriars Press (www.greyfriarspress.com), all rights reserved. Used by permission.
rhythm, piano, brass, strings, piccolo, men's choir
Key: D
live recording