22b. The Wisdom and Equity of Providence

1 When the great Judge, supreme and just
Shall once enquire for blood;
The humble souls that mourn in dust,
Shall find a faithful God.

2 He from the dreadful gates of death
Does his own children raise;
In Zion’s gates, with cheerful breath,
They sing their Father’s praise.

3 His foes shall fall, with heedless feet,
Into the pit they made;
And sinners perish in the net
That their own hands have spread.

4 Thus by thy judgements, mighty God,
Are thy deep counsels known:
When men of mischief are destroyed,
In snares that were their own.

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5 The wicked shall sink down to hell;
Thy wrath devour the lands
That dare forget thee, or rebel
Against thy known commands.

6 Though saints to sore distress are brought,
And wait, and long complain,
Their cries shall never be forgot,
Nor shall their hopes be vain.

7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat,
To judge and save the poor;
Let nations tremble at thy feet,
And man prevail no more.

8 Thy thunder shall affright the proud,
And put their hearts to pain,
Make them confess that thou art GOD,
And they but feeble men.]

Text Information
First Line: When the great Judge, supreme and just
Title: The Wisdom and Equity of Providence
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
Scripture:
Topic: Dominion of Man over Creatures; Equity and Wisdom of Providence; God: the judge (6 more...)
Notes: Now Public Domain. Second Part
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