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P.X. Why doth the Lord depart so far

1 Why doth the Lord depart so far,
And why conceal his face,
When great calamities appear,
and times of deep distress?

2 Lord, shall the wicked still deride
Thy justice and the laws?
Shall they advance their heads in pride,
And slight their righteous cause?

3 They cast thy judgments from their sight
And then insult the poor;
They boast in their exalted height,
That they shall fall no more.

4 Arise, O God, lift up thine hand
Attend our humble cry;
No enemy shall dare to stand,
When God ascends on high.

5 Why do the men of malice rage,
And say with foolish pride,
The God of heav'n will ne'er engage
To fight on Zion's side?

6 But thou for ever art our Lord;
And pow'rful is thine hand,
As when the Heathens felt thy sword,
And perish'd from thy land.

7 Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray,
And cause thine ear to hear;
Accept the vows thy children pay,
And free thy saints from fear.

8 Proud tyrants shall no more oppress,
No more despise the just;
And mighty sinners shall confess,
They are but earth and dust.

Text Information

• First Line: Why doth the Lord depart so far
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Scripture:
  Psalm 10
• Topic: Prayer heard, and Saints saved

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