The Psalter ‎#182

182. God the Conqueror King

1 O Zion, 'tis thy God's command
That thou in strength securely stand;
O God, confirm and strengthen still,
Thy purposes in us fulfill.

2 O Thou, Whose glorious temple stands
In Zion, famed thro' heathen lands,
Kings shall thy pow'r and glory see,
And bring their presents unto Thee.

3 Thou wilt rebuke the fierce and strong
Who hate the right and choose the wrong,
And scatter those who peace abhor,
The nations that delight in war.

4 The heathen princes yet shall flee
From idols and return to Thee;
Earth's sinful and benighted lands
To God shall soon stretch out their hands.

5 Praise God and sing His matchless worth,
Ye kings and kingdoms of the earth;
He dwells within the heav'nly height,
And utters forth His voice of might.

6 Ascribe ye strength to God on high,
His might transcendent fills the sky;
His glory and omnipotence
Remain His people's sure defense.

7 Forth from Thy dwelling-place, O God,
Thy awful glory shines a-broad;
Thy people's strength is all from Thee;
Blest be Thy Name eternally.

Text Information

• First Line: O Zion, 'tis thy God's command
• Title: God the Conqueror King
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 68
• Topic: Adoration; Christ: Glorying in; Christ: Power of; Christ: Worshiped; Church: As Abode of God; Church: Beloved of God; Church: Divinely Furnished; God: Adored and Exalted; God: Glorious; God: Kingly Character of; Missions: Encouragements of; Missions: Influence of; Missions: Triumphs of; Nations: Conversion of; Nations: Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations: Ultimate Subjection of; Praise: By Men; Praise: By Saints; Praise: Calls to; Royalty of Christ: Civil Rulers in Relation to; Royalty of Christ: Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ: In His Church; Royalty of Christ: Judgment the Prerogative of; Royalty of Christ: Universal Domain of; Salvation: God's Gift; Strength in God; Thanksgiving: Declared; The Wicked: Fate of; The Wicked: Warned; Worship: Call to; Worship: Delightful to Saints
• Notes: Stanzas 17-23

Tune Information

• Name: SHELTERING WING
• Composer: Joseph Barnby
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major