Glory to God ‎#758

758. Why Do Nations Rage Together (Psalm 2)

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Text Information

• First Line: Why do nations rage together
• Title: Why Do Nations Rage Together (Psalm 2)
• Author: Michael Morgan (1995)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 2
  ;
  Acts 4:23-31
• Topic: Justice and Reconciliation; The Life of the Nations; Trusting in the Promises of God
• Copyright: © 2010 Michael Morgan (admin. Congregational Ministries Publishing, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))
• ONE LICENSE: 5f458b5a7117c

Tune Information

• Name: EBENEZER
• Composer: Thomas John Williams (1890)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D
• Key: f minor

Text Information:

In this concise paraphrase of Psalm 2, the first stanza describes a political struggle from a human perspective, while the second stanza describes how the matter is resolved through God’s power. The frequent three-note figures in this Welsh tune help to convey a sense of turmoil.