1 Ye islands of the northern sea, Rejoice, the Saviour reigns; His word like fire, prepares his way, And mountains melt to plains.
2 His presence sinks the proudest hills, And makes the vallies rise The humble soul enjoys his smiles, The haughty sinner dies.
3 The heavens his rightful power proclaim The idol-gods around Fill their own worshippers with shame, And totter to the ground.
4 Adoring angels at his birth Make the Redeemer known; Thus shall he come to judge the earth, And angels guard his throne.
5 His foes shall tremble at his sight, And hills and seas retire His children take their unknown flight, And leave the world in fire.
6 The seeds of joy and glory sown For saints in darkness here Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown, And a rich harvest bear.