Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#170a

170a. Christ reigning in Heaven, and coming to Judgement

1 He reigns; the Lord, the Saviour reigns!
Praise him in evangelic strains:
Let the whole earth in songs rejoice,
And distant islands join their voice.

2 Deep are his counsels and unknown;
But grace and truth support his throne;
Though gloomy clouds his way surround:
Justice is their eternal ground.

3 In robes of judgment, lo, he comes,
Shakes the wide earth and cleaves the tombs,
Before him burns devouring fire,
The mountains melt, the seas retire.

4 His enemies with sore dismay,
Fly from the sight, and shun the day;
Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high,
And sing, for your redemption's nigh.

Text Information

• First Line: He reigns; the Lord, the Saviour reigns!
• Title: Christ reigning in Heaven, and coming to Judgement
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 97:1-5
• Topic: Angels: all subject to Christ; Christ: first and second Coming; Christ: his majesty; Glory: and grace promised; God: the judge; God: his vengeance and compassion; Grace: and glory; Incarnation; Jehovah: reigns
• Notes: First part

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