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PIIa. The Exaltation and universal Reign of CHRIST

1 Why do the tribes and nations rage
and form a vain design?
Kings of the earth do set themselves
and princes plotting join,
Against JEHOVAH and his CHRIST,
with one consent, and say,
3 "Let us asunder break their bands
"and cast their cords away!"

4 But He ho sits in heav'n will laugh,
The Lord will them deride;
5 In anger then to them He'll speak,
in wrath to vex their pride.
6 "See I have set my king upon
"Zion my holy hill,
7 "And the immutable decree
"proclaim abroad I will."

8 The LORD said, "Thou my SON, this day,
"have I begotten thee!
"Ask, and the nations I will give
"thine heritage to be.
9 "And of the earth thou shalt possess
"The utmost coasts abroad;
"Thy foes shalt break as potters ware,
"and crush with iron rod."

10 And now ye kings, be wise; be learn'd
ye who earth's judges are;
11 Serve ye the LORD with reverence,
rejoice with trembling fear.
12 Kiss ye the SON, lest by his wrath
ye perish in your way:
When once his wrath a little burns,
bless'd all that on him stay.

Text Information

• First Line: Why do the tribes and nations rage
• Title: The Exaltation and universal Reign of CHRIST
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1773
• Scripture:
  Psalm 2

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