The Psalms of David ‎#I.XLII

I.XLII. Adore and tremble, for our God

1 Adore and tremble, for our God
Is a Consuming Fire;
His jealous Eyes his Wrath inflame,
And raise his Vengeance higher.

2 Almighty Vengeance, how it burns!
How bright his Fury glows!
Vast Magazines of Plagues and Storms,
Lie treasur'd for his Foes.

3 Those Heaps of Wrath by slow Degrees,
Are forc'd into a Flame,
But kindled, oh! how fierce they blaze!
And rend all Nature's Frame.

4 At his Approach the Mountains flee,
And seek a wat'ry Grave;
The frighted Sea makes Haste away,
And shrinks up ev'ry Wave.

5 Through the wide Air, the weighty Rocks
Are swift as Hail stones hurl'd;
Who dares engage his fiery Rage,
That shakes the solid World?

6 Yet, mighty God! thy Sov'reign Grace
Sits Regent on the Throne,
The Refuge of thy chosen Race,
When Wrath comes rushing down.

7 Thy Hand shall on rebellious Kings
A fiery Tempest pour,
While we beneath thy shelt'ring Wings
Thy just Revenge adore.

Text Information

• First Line: Adore and tremble, for our God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1766
• Scripture:
  Nahum 1:1-3
• Topic: God's Wrath and Mercy; Goodness and Power of God

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