The Psalms of David ‎#83

83. GOD fights for his Church

1 Let Sion in her King rejoice
Though Tyrants rage, and Kingdoms rise;
He utters his Almighty Voice,
The Nations melt, the Tumult dies.

2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought,
And Jacob's GOD is still our Aid:
Behold the Works his Hand has wrought,
What Desolations he has made!

3 From Sea to Sea, through all the Shores,
He makes the Noise of Battle cease;
When from on high his Thunder roars,
He awes the trembling World to Peace.

4 He breaks the Bow, he cuts the Spear
Chariots he burns with heav'nly Flame;
Keep Silence, all the earth, and hear
The Sound and Glory of his Name.

5 "Be still, and learn that I am GOD,
"I'll be exalted o'er the Lands;
"I will be known and fear'd abroad,
"But still my Throne in Sion stands."

6 O Lord of Hosts, Almighty King,
While we so near thy Presence dwell,
Our Faith shall sit secure, and sing
Defiance to the Gates of Hell.

Text Information

• First Line: Let Sion in her King rejoice
• Title: GOD fights for his Church
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
• Topic: Church: God fights for her; Church: its Safety in national Desolation; God: our refuge in national troubles; Saints: safety in evil times; Souls in a separate State; Triumph: and safety of the church in national desolations
• Notes: Public Domain.

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