Verse 1

From dust and ashes and the dead;

Though humbled long, arise at length,

Once more assume your Saviour’s strength.

Verse 2

Put your most regal garments on,

And make your powers and blessings known;

The world your glories shall confess,

Decked in the robes of righteousness.

Verse 3

No more shall foes unclean invade

To fill your hallowed walls with dread;

No more shall hell’s insulting host

Their victory and your sorrows boast.

Verse 4

God from on high will hear your prayer,

His hand your ruins shall repair;

Reared and adorned by love divine,

Your towers and battlements shall shine.

Verse 5

Grace shall inspire your heart and voice

To share and sing eternal joys;

Nor will your watchful sovereign cease

To keep you in the way of peace.