Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#LXVIIIa

LXVIIIa. The Vengeance and Compassion of GOD

1 Let GOD arise in all his might,
And put the troops of hell to flight;
As smoak 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 prisoners 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 honours shall enrich your verse.

7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms;
How terrible is GOD in arms!
In Israel are his mercies known,
Israel 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 every saint.

Text Information

• First Line: Let God arise in all his might
• Title: The Vengeance and Compassion of GOD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 68:1-6
  ;
  Psalm 68:32-35

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