Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#93b

93b. God fights for his church

1 Let Zion in her king rejoice,
Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise;
He utters his almighty voice,
The nations melt, the tumult dies.

2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought,
And Jacob's God is still our aid;
Behold the works his hand has wrought,
What desolations he has made.

3 From sea to sea, through all the shores
He makes the noise of battle cease:
When from on high his thunder roars,
He awes the trembling world to peace.

4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear;
Chariots he burns with heav'nly flame;
Let earth in silent wonder hear
The sound and glory of his name.

5 "Be still, and learn that I am God,
"I'll reign exalted o'er the lands,
"I will be known, and fear'd abroad,
"But still my throne in Zion stands."

6 O Lord of hosts, almighty king,
While we so near thy presence dwell,
Our faith shall sit secure, and sing
Nor fear the raging pow'rs of hell.

Text Information

• First Line: Let Zion in her king rejoice
• Title: God fights for his church
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
• Notes: Second part

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