The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15761

15761. When Wicked Men With Envious Rage

1 When wicked men with envious rage,
Against Thy righteous cause arise,
Great God, do Thou their wrath assuage,
Avert the evils they devise.

2 If for some wise and gracious end,
Our foes are suffered to prevail;
Mercy, oh Lord, in judgment send,
Nor let our strength and courage fail.

3 Sustain us in the gloomy hour,
And guide us through the thorny road;
Exert for us Thy mighty power:
Be our protector and our God.

Text Information

• First Line: When wicked men with envious rage
• Title: When Wicked Men With Envious Rage
• Author: Benjamin Beddome
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: ELVEN by Felix Mendelssohn, EMMANUEL by Carl C. N. Balle, ERHALT UNS, HERR from "Geistliche Lieder," FAITHFULNESS by George A. Macfarren

Tune Information

• Name: HOLLEY
• Composer: George Hews
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain