Psalms: carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America: being an improvement of the old versions of the Psalms of David 46b. Let Zion in her King rejoice

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46a

Psalms‎#46b

Text:

God fights for his Church

1 Let Zion in her King rejoice,
Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise;
He utters his almighty voice,
The nations melt, the tumult dies.

2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought,
And Jacob's God is still our aid;
Behold the works his hand has wrought,
What desolations he has made.

3 From sea to sea, through all the shores
He makes the noise of battle cease;
When from on high his thunder roars,
He awes the trembling world to peace.

4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear,
Chariots he burns with heav'nly flame;
Let earth in silent wonder hear
The sound and glory of his name.

5 "Be still, and learn that I am God,
"I reign exalted o'er the lands,
"I will be known and fear'd abroad,
"But still my throne in Zion stands."

6 O Lord of hosts, almighty King,
While we so near thy presence dwell,
Our faith shall sit secure and sing
Nor fear the raging pow'rs of hell.

Text Information
First Line:	Let Zion in her King rejoice
Title:	God fights for his Church
Meter:	Long Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1793
Scripture:	Psalm 46
Notes:	Now Public Domain. Second Part