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

XLVIb. GOD fights for his Church

1 Let Sion in her king rejoice,
Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdom's rise;
He utters his almighty voice,
The nations melt, the tumult dies.

2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought,
And Jacob's GOD is still our aid;
Behold the works his hand has wrought,
What desolations he has made.

3 From sea to sea, through all the shores
He makes the noise of battle cease;
When from on high his thunder roars,
He awes the trembling world to peace.

4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear,
Chariots he burns with heavenly flame;
Let earth in silent wonder hear
The sound and glory of his name.

5 "Be still, and learn that I am GOD,
"I reign exalted o'er the lands,
"I will be known and fear'd abroad,
"But still my throne in Sion stands.

6 O Lord of hosts, Almighty king,
While we so near thy presence dwell,
Our faith shall sit secure, and sing,
Nor fear the raging powers of hell.

Text Information

• First Line: Let Sion in her king rejoice
• Title: GOD fights for his Church
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785

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