Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#116

116. The Vengeance and Compassion of God

1 Let God arise in all his might,
And put the troops of hell to flight;
As smoak that sought to cloud the skies
Before the rising tempest flies.

2 [He comes array'd in burning flames;
Justice and judgment are his names;
Behold his fainting foes expire,
Like melting wax before the fire.]

3 He rides and thunders through the sky;
His name Jehovah sounds on high:
Sing to his name, ye sons of grace;
Ye saints rejoice before his face.

4 The widow and the fatherless
Fly to his aid in sharp distress;
In him the poor and helpless find
A judge that’s just, a father kind.

5 He breaks the captive’s heavy chain,
And prisoners see the light again;
But rebels that dispute his will,
Shall dwell in chains and darkness still.

Pause.

6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong;
Crown him, ye nations, in your song;
His wondrous names and powers rehearse,
His honours shall enrich your verse.

7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms;
How terrible is God in arms!
In Israel are his mercies known,
Israel is his peculiar throne.

8 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest;
He’s your defence, your joy, your rest:
When terrors rise, and nations faint,
God is the strength of every saint.

Text Information

• First Line: Let God arise in all his might
• Title: The Vengeance and Compassion of God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 68:1-6
  ;
  Psalm 68:32-35
• Topic: Ascension of Christ; Christ: His ascension; God: his power and majesty; God: his vengeance and compassion; God: great and good; Jehovah; Judgement and Mercy; Majesty of God; Mercies: common and special; Praise: for temporal blessings; Prayer: heard; Spirit: given at Christ's ascension

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