Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#81b

81b. 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, 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 heavenly flame;
Let earth in silent wonder hear
The sound and glory of his name.

5 "Be still, and learn that I am God,
"I reign 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,
Nor fear the raging powers of hell.

Text Information

• First Line: Let Sion in her King rejoice
• Title: God fights for his Church
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Church: God fights for her; Desolations: the church's safety in them; God: present in his churches; National Desolations: the Church's Safety and Triumph in them; Preservation: in public dangers

Tune Information

(No tune information)