505. Hymn 59
In Gabriel's hand a mighty stone
Lies, a fair type of Babylon:
"Prophets, rejoice, and all ye saints,
God shall avenge your long complaints."
He said, and dreadful as he stood,
He sunk the millstone in the flood:
"Thus terribly shall Babel fall,
Thus, and no more be found at all."
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| First Line: | In Gabriel's hand a mighty stone |
| Title: | Hymn 59 |
| Author: | Isaac Watts |
| Author: | Isaac Watts |
| Author: | Isaac Watts |
| Meter: | L. M. |
| Scripture: | Revelation 18:20-21; Psalm 25:13; Psalm 25:10; Psalm 25:14; Psalm 25:12 |
| Topic: | Desertion: and distress of soul; Backsliding soul: in distress and desertion; Direction: and pardon5 more... |
| Language: | English |
