Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#22

22. The wisdom and equity of Providence

1 When the great Judge, supreme and just,
Shall once enquire for blood,
The humble souls that mourn in dust
Shall find a faithful God.

2 He from the dreadful gates of death
Does his own children raise;
In Zion’s gates, with cheerful breath,
They sing their Father’s praise.

3 His foes shall fall, with heedless feet,
Into the pit they made;
And sinners perish in the net
That their own hands have spread.

4 Thus by thy judgments, mighty God,
Are thy deep counsels known:
When men of mischief are destroy'd,
In snares that were their own.

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5 The wicked shall sink down to hell;
Thy wrath devour the lands,
That dare forget thee, or rebel
Against thy known commands.

6 Though saints to sore distress are brought,
And wait, and long complain,
Their cries shall never be forgot,
Nor shall their hopes be vain.

[7 Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat,
To judge and save the poor;
Let nations tremble at thy feet,
And man prevail no more.

8 Thy thunder shall affright the proud,
And put their hearts to pain,
Make them confess that thou art God,
And they but feeble men.]

Text Information

• First Line: When the great Judge, supreme and just
• Title: The wisdom and equity of Providence
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 9:12
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Second Part

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