Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#254b

254b. The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies

1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne;
What e'er he please in earth or sea,
Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done.

2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.

3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.

4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Israel, whom his hand redeem'd,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.

5 His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heaven he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell.

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• First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high
• Title: The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 135:5-12
• Topic: Church: the House and Care of God; Family: love and worship; Grace: and providence; Idolatry reproved; Israel: saved from Egypt and brought to Canaan; Providence: and creation; Rain from heaven; Storm and Thunder; Thunder and storm; Weather; Works: and grace
• Notes: Second Part

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