Religion

Psalm 68, Part 3

by Charles Wesley 1707–1788

From Versions and Paraphrases of Select Psalms · Osborn ed., vol. 8 (1870)

Religion

2 1 Our God alone hath power to save
Salvation in His name we have.

Salvation from sin, death, and hell:
But them that dare in sin proceed, —
He pours His judgments on their head,
And lets them all His anger feel.

" Yet will I bring," the Lord hath said,
"Mine own again, from Egypt freed.

And drown their foes in the Red Sea;
I will Mine ancient works repeat.
And bruise beneath My people's feet
And slay their threefold enemy."

Thee, Saviour, let Thy church adore;
Thy church hath served Thee heretofore
With typic pomp and solemn joy;
Thou art the strength of IsraeVs race;
Stablish in us Thy work of grace,
And all our powers for Thee employ.

Thou shalt, for Thy own glorj 's sake,
The kings of earth Thy subjects make;

While humbly each his present brings;
Casts at Thy feet his menial crown,
And lays his borrow'd greatness down,
And gladly serves the King of kings.

Now, Lord, the grace almighty show.
The warriors and their hosts subdue;

Let human power to Thine submit;
Let every soul its tribute pay,
With joy the Prince of Peace obey.
And fall adoring at His feet!

His mercy shall to all appear;
Barbaric kings shall soon draw near.

And spread their hands and hearts abroad;
Even Cham's devoted progeny
That glorious gospel-day shall see,
And grasp witla joy the pardoning God.

Ye kingdoms of the earth, arise!
Sing unto God who bows the skies.

Salute the' almighty King of kings;
He from the heaven of heavens comes down,
Forsakes His everlasting throne.
And grace and peace to sinners brings.

Hear Him, ye nations, and rejoice;
His voice He sends. His mighty voice.

And bids you come to Him and live;
Sinners, receive the gospel word;
Your loving, all-redeeming Lord
With joy let all mankind receive.

Jesus let all mankind adore;
Give Him the glory of His power,
His power display'd in pardoning love;
His excellence of saving grace
Is only known to IsraeVs race;
A mystery to the hosts above.

Thee, by the highest heavens adored,
Tremendous, everlasting Lord,
The God of Israel we proclaim;
The glory of Thy grace receive:
All blessing, might, and thanks we give,
All praise and love, to Jesu's name.

MLA

Wesley, Charles. “Psalm 68, Part 3.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2140/.

Chicago

Wesley, Charles. “Psalm 68, Part 3.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2140/.

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