Gloria Deo ‎#591

591. God, the All-Terrible

1 God, the All-Terrible! Thou who ordainest
Thunder Thy clarion, and lightning Thy sword!
Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest;
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord!

2 God, the Omnipotent! mighty Avenger
Watching in visible judging unheard!
Save us in mercy, O save us from danger;
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord!

3 God, the All-Merciful! earth hath forsaken
Thy ways all holy, and slighted Thy word;
Let not Thy wrath in its terror awaken;
Give to us pardon and peace, O Lord!

4 So will Thy people, with thankful devotion,
Praise Him who sav’d them from peril and sword!
Shouting in chorus, from ocean to ocean,
Peace to th’nations and praise to the Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: God, the All-Terrible! Thou who ordainest
• Title: God, the All-Terrible
• Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley
• Refrain First Line: Give to us peace in our time, O Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: National
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RUSSIAN HYMN
• Composer: A. Lwoff
• Notes: Now Public Domain.