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| Text: | Why Does the LORD Stand off So Far? |
| Author: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |
| Tune: | BARTHÉLÉMON |
| Arranger: | Thomas Grassi |
| Composer: | Francois H. Barthélémon, 1741-1808 |
1 Why does the LORD stand off so far?
And why conceal His face,
When great calamaties appear
And times of deep distress?
2 LORD, shall the wicked still deride
Thy justice and Thy pow'r?
Shall they advance their heads in pride
And still Thy saints devour?
3 They put Thy judgements from their sight
And then insult the poor:
They boast in their exalted height,
That they shall fall no more.
4 Arise O God, lift up Your hand,
Attend our humble cry;
No enemy shall dare to stand
When God ascends on high.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Why does the LORD stand off so far? |
| Title: | Why Does the LORD Stand off So Far? |
| Author: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |
| Meter: | 8.6.8.6 CM |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Scripture: | |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | BARTHÉLÉMON |
| Composer: | Francois H. Barthélémon, 1741-1808 |
| Arranger: | Thomas Grassi |
| Meter: | 8.6.8.6 CM |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
| Copyright: | Arr. © 2022 The Master's Seminary |
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