A New Version of the Psalms of David ‎#136

136. In Judah, God's most clearly known

1. In Judah's God's most clearly known;
In Isr'el, great is his Renown.
2. His sacrcd Tent's in Salem plac'd;
And Sion's with his Dwelling grac'd.
3. Thou break'st the Arrow, Bow, and Shield,
The Sword, and Battle in the Field.
4. Thy Glory shines with brighter Ray,
Excelling far the Mounts of Prey.

5. The stout of Heart are wholly spoil'd;
Death, in their Sleep, has them beguil'd;
And none of all their braved Bands,
Could find the Vigour of their Hands.
6. When Jacob's God, in Anger, frown'd,
Chariot, and Horse, in Heap were drown'd.
7. Thou, thou alone, demand'st our Fear;
Who can thine angry Presence bear?

8. Thou mad'st, from Heav'n, thy Judgments heard;
The Earth stood still, and greatly fear'd.
9. When God, to save the Meek arose,
And scatter'd Judgments on his Foes.
10. Man's Wrath shall Praises to Thee gain;
The Residue thou shalt restrain.
11. Vow then, and pay, to God, your King;
Let all fear him, and Presents bring.

12. From Princes he cuts off their Breath,
By an avenging Stroke of Death;
He, to the mighty Kings on Earth,
Dispenseth Terrors, in his Wrath.

Text Information

• First Line: In Judah, God's most clearly known
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1752
• Scripture:
  Psalm 76
• Notes: Public Domain.

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