Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#165

165. The supreme Governor; or, Magistrates warned

1 Among th' assemblies of the great,
A greater Ruler takes his seat;
The God of heav'n, as judge, surveys
Those gods on earth, and all their ways.

2 Why will ye frame oppressive laws?
Or why support th' unrighteous cause?
When will ye once defend the poor,
That foes may vex the saints no more.

3 They know not, Lord, nor will they know;
Dark are the ways in which they go;
Their name of earthly gods is vain,
For they shall fall and die like men.

4 Arise, O Lord, and let thy Son
Possess his universal throne,
And rule the nations with his rod;
He is our judge, and he our God.

Text Information

• First Line: Among th' assembiles of the great
• Title: The supreme Governor; or, Magistrates warned
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 82

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