The Psalms of David ‎#CXIV

CXIV. When Isra'l, by th'Almighty led

1 When Isra'l, by th'Almighty led,
(Enrich'd with their Oppressor's Spoil)
From Egypt march'd, and Jacob's Seed
From Bondage in a foreign Soil;

2 JEHOVAH, for his Residence,
Chose out Imperial Judah's Tent,
His Mansion Royal, and from thence
Through Israel's Camp his Orders sent.

3 The distant Sea with Terror saw,
And from th'Almighty's Presence fled;
Old Jordan's Streams surpriz'd with Awe,
Retreated to their Fountain's Head.

4 The taller Mountains skipp'd like Rams,
When Danger near the Fold they hear;
The Hills skipp'd after them like Lambs,
Affrighted by their Leader's Fear.

5 O Sea, what made your Tide withdraw,
And naked leave your oozy Bed?
Why Jordan, against Nature's Law,
Recoild'st thou to thy Fountain's Head?

6 Why, Mountains did ye skip like Rams,
When Danger does approach the Fold?
Why after you, the Hills like Lambs,
When they their Leader's Flight behold?

7 Earth tremble on; well may'st thou fear
Thy LORD and Maker's Face to see;
When Jacob's awful GOD draws near,
'Tis Time for Earth and Seas to flee.

8 To flee from GOD, who Nature's Law
Confirms and cancels at his Will;
Who Springs, from flinty Rocks, can draw,
And thirsty Vales with Water fill.

Text Information

• First Line: When Isra'l, by th'Almighty led
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1767
• Scripture:
  Psalm 114
• Topic: Thanksgivings: For Delerances and Wonders, General

Tune Information

• Name: [When Isra'l by th'Almighty led]
• Key: C Major