Why do the men of malice rage

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Why do the men of malice rage

Author: Watts
Tune: ABRIDGE (Smith)
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1. Why do the men of malice rage,
And say with foolish pride,
“The God of Heav’n will not engage
To fight on Zion’s side?”

2. But Thou for ever art our Lord;
And pow’rful is Thine hand,
As when the heathens felt Thy sword
And perished from Thy land.

3. Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray,
And cause Thine ear to hear;
He hearkens what His children say
And puts the world in fear.

4. Proud tyrants shall no more oppress.
No more despise the just;
And mighty sinners shall confess
They are but earth and dust.

Source: Treasury of Psalms and Hymns (revised) #29

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Author: Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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