The Psalms of David ‎#CXXXVb

CXXXVb. The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption, of Isr'el and Destruction of Enemies

1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all pow'rs and ev'ry throne:
Whate'er he please, in earth or sea,
Or heav'n or hell, his hand hath done.

2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.

3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, thro' thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.

4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Isr'el, whom his hand redeem'd,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.

5 His pow'r the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell:
And heav'n he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell.

Text Information

• First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high
• Title: The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption, of Isr'el and Destruction of Enemies
• Meter: L. Met.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 135:5-12

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