A New Version of the Psalms of David ‎#150

150. In Judah the Almighty's known

1 In Judah the Almighty's known
(Almighty, there, by Wonders shown):
His Name in Jacob does excel:
2 His Sanctuary in Salem stands:
The Majesty that Heaven commands
In Sion condescends to dwell.

3 He brake the Bow and Arrows there,
The Shield, the temper'd Sword, and Spear;
There slain the mighty Army lay:
4 Whence Sion's Fame thro' Earth is spread,
Of greater Glory, greater Dread,
than Hills where Robbers lodge their Prey.

5 Their valiant Chiefs, who came for Spoil,
Themselves met there a shameful Foil:
Securely down to Sleep they lay;
But wak'd no more; their stoutest Band
Ne'er lifted on resisting Hand
'gainst His that did their Legions slay.

6 When Jacob's God began to frown,
Both Horse and Charioteers, o'erthrown,
Together slept in endless Night.
7 When Thou, whom Earth and Heav'n revere,
Dost once with wrathful Look appear,
What mortal Pow'r can stand thy sight?

8 Pronounc'd from Heav'n, Earth hear'd its Doom;
Grew hush'd with Fear when Thou didst come,
The Meek with Justice to restore.
10 The Wrath of man shall yield Thee Praise:
Its last Attempts but serve to raise
The Triumphs of Almighty Pow'r.

11 Vow to the Lord; ye Nations, bring
Vow'd Presents to th' Eternal King:
Thus to His Name due Rev'rence pay,
12 Who proudest Potentates can quell,
To earthly Kings more terrible,
Than, to their trembling Subjects, they.

Text Information

• First Line: In Judah the Almighty's known
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1754
• Scripture:
  Psalm 76
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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