Why Did the Nations Join to Slay

 

VERSE 1

Why did the nations join to slay

The Lord’s anointed Son?

Why did they cast His laws away,

And tread His Gospel down?

 

VERSE 2

The Lord, that sits above the skies,

Derides their rage below;

He speaks with vengeance in His eyes,

And strikes their spirits through.

 

VERSE 3

 “I call him my eternal Son,

And raise Him from the dead;

I make My holy hill His throne,

And wide His kingdom spread.

 

VERSE 4

 “Ask Me, My Son, and then enjoy

The utmost heathen lands:

Thy rod of iron shall destroy

The rebel that withstands.”

 

VERSE 5

Be wise, ye rulers of the earth,

Obey th’ anointed Lord,

Adore the King of heav’nly birth,

And tremble at His Word.

 

VERSE 6

With humble love address His throne;

For if He frown, ye die:

Those are secure, and those alone,

Who on His grace rely.

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