Church Hymn Book . 3rd ed. #d630
Display Title: Why should the mighty make their boast First Line: Why should the mighty make their boast Author: Joel Barlow Date: 1850
Church Hymn Book . 3rd ed. #d630
1 Why should the mighty make their boast,
And heav'nly grace despise?
In their own arm they put their trust,
And fill their mouth with lies.
2 But God in vengeance shall destroy,
And drive them from his face;
No more shall they his church annoy,
Nor find on earth a place.
3 But like a cultur'd olive grow,
Drest in immortal green,
Thy children blooming in thy love,
Amid thy courts are seen.
4 On thine eternal grace, O Lord,
Thy saints shall rest secure,
And all who trust thy holy word,
Shall find salvation sure.
Source: Church Hymn Book: consisting of newly composed hymns with the addition of hymns and psalms, from other authors, carefully adapted for the use of public worship, and many other occasions (1st ed.) #P.LII
First Line: | Why should the mighty make their boast |
Title: | The Disappointment of the Wicked |
Author: | Joel Barlow |
Meter: | 8.6.8.6 |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |