Psalm 97
Words: The Psalter for Christian Worship, Michael Morgan
| Music: SMD | "Diademata" George Job Elvey, 1868. The word "diademata" is Greek for "crowns." |
A Hymn of Praise to God
God reigns! Let earth rejoice!
Let oceans shout God's might!
Borne up by truth and righteousness,
God's throne is our delight.
God's fire ignites the clouds
With judgment swift and just;
The evil find their deeds in vain;
God's foes are brought to dust.
Vict'ry to those who bow
In awe before God's sword;
Who place their strong reliance in
The promise of God's Word.
False idols rise to claim
The weakness of our pride,
But cannot touch the faithful ones,
For God stands at our side.
All who would seek the right,
And evil things deplore,
Find pleasure in the courts of God,
And comfort evermore.
The radiance of God's light
Beams joy into our days;
Filled with the glory of God's love,
Our hearts resound with praise.
Words © 1999, Michael Morgan
Used by permission