1 Dread Jehovah, God of Nations,
From Thy temple in the skies,
Hear Thy people's supplications.
Now for their deliverance rise:
2 Lo, with deep contrition turning,
Humbly at Thy feet we bend;
Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning;
Hear us, spare us, and defend.
3 Though our sins, our hearts confounding,
Long and loud for vengeance call,
Thou hast mercy more abounding,
Jesus' blood can cleanse them all.
4 Let that love veil our transgression;
Let that blood our guilt efface:
Save Thy people from oppression,
Save from spoil Thy holy place.
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First Line: | Dread Jehovah, God of nations |
Meter: | 8s. 7s. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1871 |
Topic: | Special Seasons: National Fasts |