The Psalter ‎#180

180. Manifold Mercies

1 God saved His people from distress
And led them thro' the wilderness;
Then mountains trembled in their place,
The heav'ns were bowed before His face.

2 With copious show'rs Thou didst assuage
The thirsting of Thy heritage,
Thy congregation dwelt secure;
Thou, God, art gracious to the poor.

3 The Lord sent forth His mighty word,
And shouts of victory were heard;
The women came, a mighty throng,
To join the glad triumphant song.

4 When God His chosen people led,
The kings and armies turned and fled;
The hosts of God victorious fought,
And home their spoils and trophies bro't.

5 God's people rested, free from care,
In glorious peace and beauty fair;
Their mighty King did overthrow
The hostile kings like driven snow.

6 All mountains unto God belong,
But Zion's holy mountains strong
Above them all the Lord loves well,
And there He will forever dwell.

7 Great hosts to holy wars have trod,
The armies of the living God;
Among them He reveals His face,
The God of justice and of grace.

8 Thou hast ascended up on high
And captive led captivity;
They come with gifts, who did rebel,
That with them God the Lord might dwell.

Text Information

• First Line: God saved His people from distress
• Title: Manifold Mercies
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 68
• Topic: Bible: Inspired; Christ: Ascension of; Christ: Glorying in; Christ: Power of; Christ: Ressurection of; Christ: Worshiped; Church: Beloved of God; Church: Divinely Furnished; Church: Glory of; Faith: Blessedness of; God: Adored and Exalted; God: Kingly Character of; Grace: Sovereign; Missions: Influence of; Missions: Triumphs of; Nations: Ultimate Subjection of; Offerings; The Poor: Remembered by God; Praise: For Spiritual Blessings; Praise: For Works of Providence; Thanksgiving: Declared; Worship: Delightful to Saints; God: Glorious
• Notes: Stanzas 5-12

Tune Information

• Name: JUNIATA
• Composer: David D. Wood
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D♭ Major