O Wherefore Do the Nations Rage?

 

VERSE 1

O wherefore do the nations rage,

And kings and rulers strive in vain,

Against the Lord of earth and Heav’n

To overthrow Messiah’s reign?

 

VERSE 2

Their strength is weakness in the sight

Of Him Who sits enthroned above;

He speaks, and judgments fall on them

Who tempt His wrath and scorn His love.

 

VERSE 3

By God’s decree His Son receives

The nations for His heritage;

The conqu’ring Christ supreme shall reign

As King of kings, from age to age.

 

VERSE 4

Be wise, ye rulers of the earth,

And serve the Lord with godly fear;

With reverent joy confess the Son

While yet in mercy He is near.

 

VERSE 5

Delay not, lest His anger rise,

And ye should perish in your way;

Lo, all that put their trust in Him

Are blest indeed, and blest for aye.

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