Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CXV

II.CXV. God the avenger of his saints; or, his kingdom supreme

1 High as the heav'ns above the ground,
Reigns the Creator, God,
Wide as the whole creation's bound
Extends his awful rod.

2 Let princes of exalted state
To him ascribe their crown,
Render their homage at his feet,
And cast their glories down.

3 Know that his kingdom is supreme,
Your lofty thoughts are vain;
He calls you gods, that awful name!
But ye must die like men.

4 Then let the sov'reigns of the globe
Not dare to vex the just;
He puts on vengeance like a robe,
And treads the worms to dust.

5 Ye judges of the earth, be wise,
And think of heav'n with fear;
The meanest saint that you despise
Has an avenger there.

Text Information

• First Line: High as the heav'ns above the ground
• Title: God the avenger of his saints; or, his kingdom supreme
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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