Hymnal: The Psalms of David #83 (1740) Hymnal Title: The Psalms of David First Line: Let Sion in her King rejoice Lyrics: 1 Let Sion in her King rejoice
Though Tyrants rage, and Kingdoms 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 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 Hosts, Almighty King,
While we so near thy Presence dwell,
Our Faith shall sit secure, and sing
Defiance to the Gates of Hell. Topics: Church God fights for her; Church its Safety in national Desolation; God our refuge in national troubles; Saints safety in evil times; Souls in a separate State; Triumph and safety of the church in national desolations Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English
GOD fights for his Church