The Psalms of David ‎#39

39. Our King is the Care of Heaven

1 The King, O Lord, with Songs of Praise,
Shall in thy Strength rejoice,
And, blest with thy Salvation, raise
To Heav'n his chearful Voice.

2 The sure Defence thro' Nations round
Has spread his glorious Name;
And his successful Actions crown'd
With Majesty and Fame.

3 Then let the King on GOD alone
For timely Aid rely;
His Mercy shall support the Throne,
And all our Wants supply.

4 But, righteous Lord, his stubborn Foes
Shall feel thy dreadful Hand;
Thy vengeful Arm shall find out those,
That hate his mild Command.

5 When thou against them dost engage,
Thy just, but dreadful Doom
Shall, like a fiery Oven's Rage,
Their Hopes and them consume.

6 Thus, Lord, thy wond'rous Power declare,
And thus exalt thy Fame;
While we glad Songs of Praise prepare
For thine Almighty Name.

Text Information

• First Line: The King, O Lord, with Songs of Praise
• Title: Our King is the Care of Heaven
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 21
• Topic: Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; King is the Care of Heaven

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