##(Verse 1) Let the glory of the Lord forever be a joy May redemption be the theme of our son g For by grace we have been saved And by grace we shall proclaim To the corners of the earth that Christ has com e ##(Verse 2) Through the ages gone before Through the trial and the sword Many saints and martyrs conquered though th ey di ed Still we're holding out the cross Crossing ocean suffering loss Shall endure all things to win the crown of lif e ##(Verse 3) As your holy church goes forth, in the Holy Spirit's power With the glories of the Gospel to ex plai n Now we pray Your kingdom come And we pray Your will be done For the honor and the glory of Your name ##(Chorus 1) Let the nations be glad, let the peo ple rejoice For sa lvation b elongs to our God Let the whole earth be filled with the praises of the Lord For s alvation belongs to our God Let the n ations be glad ##(Chorus 2) Let the nations be glad, let the pe ople rejoice For sa lvation b elongs to ou r God Let the whole earth be filled with the praises of the Lord For s alvation belongs to our God Let the n ations be glad ##(Chorus 3) Let the nations be glad, let the peo ple rejoice For sa lvation b elongs to our God Let the whole earth be filled with the praises of the Lord For s alvation belongs to our God Let the n ations be glad Let the n ations be gla d