Raise the song
raise the song
Sound it far and near
Let the notes of rapture swell
With the joyful words they tell;
Raise the song
raise the song
Happy anthems bring
Telling all who hear the call
The Lord is king.
Bring
merrily bring
Voices and hearts to join the song
Sing
merrily sing
Raising a chorus full and strong;
Ring
merrily ring
Echoing bells from Heaven ring!
Joy we raise in a song
Of praise to Christ our king.
Raise the song
raise the song
Over land and sea
So our music may impart
Joy renewed in every heart;
Raise the song
raise the song
Set the echoes free
Words of praise
thro’ all our days
Our song shall be.
Raise the song
raise the song
See the banners sway!
May they ever brightly shine
Glowing with a light divine;
Raise the song
raise the song
Joyful anthems bring
Music sweet must ever greet
The Lord
our king.