Psalm 97

THE Lord doth reign continually,
let all the earth rejoice,
And let the multitude of isles
for joy lift up their voice.
He round about is compassed
with thick clouds and darknesse.
The stable place are of his throne
judgement and righteousnesse.

A flaming and devouring fire
before him goeth out,
Which burneth up and doth consume
his enemies round about.
His fearful lightnings o're the world,
gave forth a shining light,
The earth did it behold, and straight
did tremble at the sight.

And at the presence of the Lord,
the hills like wax did melt,
When of the Lord of all the earth
they had the presence felt.
The Heavens high declare and shew
his righteousnesse abroad,
And the people they do behold
the glory of the Lord.

All that fear graven images,
confounded may they be,
And that of idols boast themselves;
all Gods him worship ye.
Zion when she heard this report,
was glad exceedingly,
And Juda's daughters all rejoic'd,
for all thy judgements high.

For thou far above all the earth,
O Lord our God, art high,
And art far above all the Gods
exalted wondrously.
All ye that love the Lord above,
hate evil things, for he
Saves the souls of his saints, and from
the wicked sets them free.

For such as righteous are, is sown
prosperity and light,
And joy and gladnesse for all those
in heart that are upright.
Rejoice in God the Lord, all ye
that walk in righteousnesse,
And give thanks at the memory
of the Lords holinesse.