1 Let GOD arise in all his might,
And put the troops of hell to flight;
As smoak that sought to cloud the skies
Before the rising tempest flies.
2 [He comes array'd in burning flames;
Justice and vengeance are his names;
Behold his fainting foes expire,
Like melting wax before the fire.]
3 He rides and thunders thro' the sky;
His name Jehovah sounds on high:
Sing to his name, ye sons of grace;
Ye saints rejoice before his face.
4 The widow and the fatherless
Fly to his aid in sharp distress!
In him the poor and helpless find
A judge that’s just, a father kind.
5 He breaks the captive’s heavy chain,
And prisoners see the light again;
But rebels that dispute his will,
Shall dwell in chains and darkness still.
Pause.
6 Kingdoms and thrones to GOD belong;
Crown him, ye nations, in your song:
His wondrous names and pow'rs rehearse,
His honours shall enrich your verse.
7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms;
How terrible is GOD in arms!
In Israel are his mercies known,
Israel is his peculiar throne.
8 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest;
He’s your defence, your joy, your rest:
When terrors rise, and nations faint,
God is the strength of every saint.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Let God arise in all his might |
Title: | The Vengeance and Compassion of GOD |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1785 |
Scripture: | ; |
Notes: | Public Domain. |