Psalm 2
Words: The Psalter for Christian Worship, Michael Morgan
| Music: 87d | "Ebenezer" T.J. Williams,
1890, based on a Welch tune |
A Royal Psalm
Why do nations rage together;
Why in vain do they conspire?
Rulers of earth's vast dominions
Light the skies with martyrs' fire.
Truth mistaken, God forsaken,
Banes of righteousness arise;
Yet shall they reap sore displeasure,
Sure defeat before God's eyes.
To the children of the promise
God shall give the throne this day;
With a scepter forged of iron,
They shall dash their foes as clay.
Faith revealing, humbly kneeling,
Quench the fire and sheathe the sword;
For God's wrath is quickly kindled;
Blest are they who serve the LORD.
Words © 1999, Michael Morgan
Used by permission