Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#68B

68B. Let God Arise in All His Might

1 Let God arise in all His might,
and put the troops of hell to flight,
as smoke, that sought to cloud the skies,
before the rising tempest flies.

2 He comes arrayed in burning flames;
justice and vengeance are His names;
behold, His fainting foes expire
like melting wax before the fire!

3 He rides and thunders thro' the sky;
His name, Jehovah, sounds on high;
sing to His name, ye sons of grace;
ye saints rejoice before His face.

4 The widow and the fatherless
fly to His aid in sharp distress!
In Him the poor and helpless find
a judge that’s just, a Father kind.

5 He breaks the captive’s heavy chain,
and pris'ners see the light again;
but rebels that dispute His will,
shall dwell in chains and darkness still.

6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong;
crown Him, ye nations, in your song;
His wondrous names and pow'rs rehearse;
His honors shall enrich your verse.

7 Proclaim Him King, pronounce Him blest;
He’s your defense, your joy, your rest:
when terrors rise, and nations faint,
God is the strength of every saint.

Text Information

• First Line: Let God arise in all His might
• Title: Let God Arise in All His Might
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Topic: Revelation

Tune Information

• Name: BOURBON
• Harmonizer: Louise McAllister (1958)
• Meter: LM
• Key: e minor or modal
• Source: Hesperian Harp, 1848