The Lion of Judah

How sweetly o’er the mountain of Zion, lovely Zion,
The anthem of ages comes sweeping along;
The anthem of the faithful, we hear, and, rejoicing,
Our hearts in glad measure keep tune with the song.

Refrain

O the Lion of Judah hath triumphed forever,
O the Lion of Judah is mighty and strong.

O happy, happy tidings, the kingdom now is opened,
The seals are all broken; proclaim it afar;
From bondage and oppression by Him we are delivered,
The Lion of Judah, the bright Morning Star.

Refrain

Hosanna in the highest, all glory everlasting,
The cross and its banner triumphant shall wave;
Hosanna in the highest, all glory everlasting,
The Lion of Judah His people will save.

Refrain

Author: Unknown

No clear attribution to a specific author in common hymnals or databases; appears in late-19th/early-20th-century collections of revival and gospel songs, sometimes listed as anonymous or traditional. Alternate attributions occasionally link it to early Salvation Army or camp-meeting sources but lack firm evidence.