The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#576

576. Dread Jehovah, God of Nature

1 Dread Jehovah, God of nature,
From Thy temple in the skies,
Hear Thy people's supplications,
Now for their deliv'rance rise.

2 Lo, with deep contrition turning,
Humbly at Thy feet we bend;
Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning;
Hear us, spare us, and defend.

3 Though our sins, our hearts confounding,
Long and loud for vengeance call,
Thou hast mercy more abounding,
Jesus' blood can cleanse from all.

4 Let that love veil our transgression,
Let that blood our guilt efface:
Save Thy people from oppression,
Save from spoil Thy holy place.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Dread Jehovah, God of nature
• Title: Dread Jehovah, God of Nature
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Occasional: For a Day of Humiliation; A Day of Humiliation; National Humiliation
• Source: Unknown, 1804.

Tune Information

• Name: BÖJD UNDER KORSET
• Composer: Joel Blomqvist
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Key: e minor