Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#686

686. In vain opposing nations rage

1 In vain opposing nations rage,
If God with us abide:
One word of his dissolves their strength,
And humbles all their pride.

2 His wisdom sees correction meet;
He gives the dread command,
And war its desolation spreads
Through every trembling land.

3 His purpose wrought, again he speaks,
And desolations cease;
War's loud alarms are heard no more,
And all the world is peace.

4 Mortals, adore his sov'reign pow'r,
Nor dare provoke his rod:
Through all your various tribes be still,
And know that he is God.

Text Information

• First Line: In vain opposing nations rage
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: National security from God; Public and national Blessings and Afflictions
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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