The Psalter ‎#216

216. The Church Under Discipline

1 In Thy heritage the heathen
Now, O God, triumphant stand;
They defile Thy holy temple,
They destroy Thy chosen land;
Ruthless, they have slain Thy servants,
They have caused Thy saints to mourn,
In the sight of all about us
We endure reproach and scorn.

2 O how long against Thy people
Shall Thy anger burn, O Lord?
On Thy enemies, the heathen,
Be Thy indignation poured;
Smite the kingdoms that defy Thee,
Calling not upon Thy Name.
They have long devoured Thy people
And have swept Thy land with flame.

3 O remember not against us
Evil by our fathers wrought;
Haste to help us in Thy mercy,
Near to ruin we are brought;
Help us, God of our salvation,
For the glory of Thy Name;
For Thy Name's sake come and save us,
Take away our sin and shame.

4 Let Thy foes no longer scorn Thee,
Now avenge Thy servants slain;
Loose the pris'ner, save the dying,
All Thy enemies restrain;
Then Thy flock, Thy chosen people,
Unto Thee Thy thanks shall raise,
And to ev'ry generation,
We will sing Thy glorious praise.

Text Information

• First Line: In Thy heritage the heathen
• Title: The Church Under Discipline
• Meter: 8s and 7s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 79
• Topic: Afflictions: Complaint of; Afflictions: Prayer in; Anger of God: Fearful; Anger of God: Invoked; Christ: Worshiped; Christians: Persecuted and Sorrowing; Church: Afflicted; Deliverance: From Enemies; Enemies: Many and Mighty; Mercy of God: Prayer for; Pardon: Sought; Prayer: Complaint in; Prayer: Confession in; Prayer: For Christ's Sake; Prayer: For Deliverance from Enemies; Prayer: For Pardon; Prayer: For the Church; Prayer: Imprecations in; Prayer: Sincerity in; Retribution: Belongs to God; Retribution: Threatened; The Righteous: Troubles of; Royalty of Christ: Judgment the Prerogative of; Rulers: Wicked; Salvation: Prayers for; Thanksgiving: For God's Mercies; The Wicked: Persecuting Spirit of

Tune Information

• Name: SALONICA
• Composer: Charles E. Pollock
• Meter: 8s and 7s
• Key: A♭ Major