Behold the Glory of God
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w&m: Roc O'Connor, 1990
Keyboard acc. by John Weissrock

[Refrain]
Behold the glory of God,
the Day-Star arising!
Christ Jesus shines on the earth
With mercy enduring.

[Verse 1]
Night of hope, night of glory divine--
Darkness conquered evermore.
Christ triumphant shines on the earth
with joy that endures.

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[Verse 2]
Dance for joy, all you angels of God;
Let the pow'rs of heav'n exult,
All creation, join in the song:
"Salvation is won!"

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[Verse 3]
Let the earth in its beauty rejoice,
Radiant as the morning sky.
Chains of death lie shattered this night--
Christ's vict'ry complete!

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[Verse 4]
Robed about in the light of the day,
Let the Church take up its praise,
Sacred walls resound with the voice
Of God's holy ones.

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[Verse 5]
Blessed was the first fall from your grace;
Blessed was the fateful sin.
Blessed more the blood of the Cross:
Our God set us free.

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[Verse 6]
O how wondrous the gift of your love,
Tender gift on our behalf:
To redeem a slave lowly born,
You gave us the Christ.

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[Verse 7]
O my God, you are worthy indeed
to receive our grateful song.
We acclaim the deeds of your hand:
"Praise God evermore!"

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[Verse 8]
God delivered our life from the snare
With a strong and mighty hand,
Set us free from all of our foes
to worship The Name.

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[Verse 9]
Through the fire and the water you led
With the darkness round about.
Death was near; the snare was released;
Our God set us free!

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Note: Alternate text; "blood of the Cross" may be replaced
by "vict'ry of Christ" in Verse 5.