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, thro' 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 heav'nly flame;
Keep silence all the earth, and hear
The sound and glory of his name.

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

6 O Lord of host almighty King!
While we so near thy presence dwell,
Our faith shall sit secure, and sing
Defiance to the gates of hell.

Text Information

• First Line: Let Sion in her King rejoice
• Title: God fights for his Church
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46

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