Author: Henry F. Chorley; John Ellerton Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #711 (1990) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Lyrics: 1 God the all-terrible! King, who ordainest
great winds thy clarions, lightnings thy sword,
show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the omnipotent! mighty avenger,
watching invisible, judging unheard,
save us in mercy, O save us from danger;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
3 God the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken
thy ways of blessedness, slighted thy Word;
bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
4 God the all-righteous One! man hath defied thee;
yet to eternity standeth thy Word;
falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside thee;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
5 God the all-wise! by the fire of thy chastening,
earth shall to freedom and truth be restored;
through the thick darkness thy kingdom is hast'ning;
thou wilt give peace in thy time, O Lord.
Topics: Special Topics The Nation; Chastisement; God Pity of; Peace Civil Scripture: Psalm 49:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIAN HYMN
God the All-Terrible!