The Psalms of David ‎#17

17. 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 Sion'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 had spread.

4 Thus by thy Judgment, mighty GOD,
Are thy deep Counsels known;
When Men of Mischief are destroy'd,
The Snare must be 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 Tho' Saints to sore Distress are brought,
And wait, and long complain,
Their Cries shall not be still 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 'em 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 9:12-20
• Topic: Equity and Wisdom of Providence; God: the judge; Judgment: and mercy; Judgment: seat of God; Justice: of Providence; Mercies: and judgment; Persecutors: deliverance from them
• Notes: Public Domain.

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