The Psalms of David ‎#II.CXI

II.CXI. Zion rejoice and Judah sing

1 Zion rejoice, and Judah sing,
The Lord assumes his Throne;
Let Britain own the heav'nly King,
And make his Glories known.

2 The Great, the Wicked, and the Proud,
From their high Seats are hurl'd;
Jehovah rides upon a Cloud,
And thunders through the World.

3 He reigns upon th' eternal Hills,
Distributes mortal Crowns,
Empires are fix'd beneath his Smiles,
And totter at his Frowns.

4 Navies that rule the Ocean wide
Are vanquish'd by his Breath;
And Legions arm'd with Pow'r and Pride
Descend to wat'ry Death.

5 Let Tyrants make no more Pretence
To vex our happy Land;
Jehovah's Name is our Defence,
Our Buckler is his Hand.

[6 Long may the King, our Sov'reign, live,
To rule us by thy Word,
And all the Honours he can give,
Be offer'd to the Lord.]

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• First Line: Zion rejoice and Judah sing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Topic: National Mercies and Thanks; Sinful Pleasure forsaken; God; God's Dominion and our Deliverance; Thanksgiving for Victory

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