A New Selection of Hymns; designed for the use of conference meetings, private circles, and congregations, as a supplement to Dr. Watts' Psalms and Hymns ‎#42

42. The great Jehovah, who shall dare

1 The GREAT JEHOVAH! who shall dare
With him to tempt unequal war;
What heart of steel shall dare t'oppose,
And league among his harden'd foes.

2 At his command the light'nings dart,
And swift transfix the rebel-heart:
Earth trembles at his look and cleaves,
And legions sink in living graves.

3 See Pharaoh sinking in the tide!
See Babel's tyrant, mad with pride,
Graze with the beasts! hear Herod roar,
While worms his deity devour!

4 See from the turrets of the skies,
Tall cherubs sink no more to rise;
And trace their rank on thrones of light
by heavier chains and darker night!

5 GREAT GOD! and shall this soul of mine
Presume to challenge wrath divine?
Trembling I seek thy mercy-seat,
And lay my weapons at thy feet.

Text Information

• First Line: The great Jehovah, who shall dare
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1812
• Scripture:
  Job 9:4

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