Author: Henry Zylstra, 1909-1956 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #51 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 There where the judges gather,
a greater takes the seat;
"How long," God asks the judges,
"will you pronounce deceit?
How long show special favour
to those of ill repute?
How long neglect the orphan,
the poor and destitute?
2 Deal justly with the needy;
protect the powerless;
deliver the afflicted
from those who would oppress,
but you are surely blinded;
you do not understand;
therefore foundations totter;
injustice rocks the land."
3 God speaks: "I named you rulers,
to serve the Most High God,
but you shall die as mortals
and perish by my rod."
Arise, O God, in judgement,
your sovereignty make known,
for yours are all the nations;
the peoples are your own. Topics: God King; God Justice of; Metrical Psalms; Nations; Social Concerns / Social Justice Scripture: Psalm 82 Languages: English Tune Title: MUNICH
There where the judges gather