
Hymnal: Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #143 (1790) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Let God arise in all his might,
And put the troops of hell to flight,
As smoke, that sought to cloud the skies,
Before the rising tempest flies.
2 [He comes array'd in burning flames;
Justice and vengeance are his names:
Behold, his fainting foes expire,
Like melting wax before the fire!]
3 He rides and thunders thro' the sky;
His name, JEHOVAH, sounds on high;
Sing to his name, ye sons of grace;
Ye saints rejoice before his face.
4 The widow and the fatherless
Fly to his aid in sharp distress!
In him the poor and helpless find
A judge that's just, a father kind.
5 He breaks the captive's heavy chain,
And pris'ners see the light again;
But rebels that dispute his will
Shall dwell in chains and darkness still.
Pause.
6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong;
Crown him, ye nations, in your song:
His wondrous names and pow'rs rehearse;
His honors shall enrich your verse.
7 He shakes the heav'ns with loud alarms;
How terrible is God in arms!
In Isr'el are his mercies known;
Isr'el is his peculiar throne.
8 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest,
He's your defence, your joy, your rest;
When terrors rise, and nations faint,
God is the strength of ev'ry saint. Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6 Languages: English
Let God arise in all his might