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P.XVI. The Lord hath spoke, the mighty God

1 The Lord hath spoke, the mighty God
Hath sent his summons all abroad,
From dawning light, till day declines:
The list'ning earth his voice hath heard,
And he from Sion hath appear'd,
Where beauty in perfection shines.

2 Our God shall come, and keep no more
Misconstru'd silence, as before;
But wasting flames before him send;
Around shall tempests fiercely rage,
While he does heav'n and earth engage
His just tribunal to attend.

3 Hear, O my People, Israel, hear;
Thy strong accuser I'll appear;
Thy God, thy only God, am I;
'Tis not of off'rings I complain,
Which, daily in my temple slain,
My sacred altar did supply.

4 Think'st thou that I have any need
On slaughter'd bulls and goats to feed,
To eat their flesh, and drink their blood?
The sacrifices I require,
Are hearts which love and zeal inspire,
And vows with strictest care made good.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord hath spoke, the mighty God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Psalm 50:1-4
  ;
  Psalm 50:7-8
  ;
  Psalm 50:13-14
• Notes: Public Domain.

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