Rejoice In His Reign

orchidee



Tune: Monks Gate

('He who would valiant be')

Psalm 97 v.1-6

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The Lord reigns, let earth rejoice

Praise him with one voice

Let the many isles be glad

Not be downcast, sad

Clouds and darkness they be

All round about Him, see

Swells high above, yet near

By His Spirit here

 

Judgement and righteousness

They sure be, no less

The foundation of His throne

He reigns, He alone

A fire before Him goes

His strong vengeance He shows

Burns up His enemies

The oppressed He frees

 

Lightnings lighten the world

His judgement unfurled

Earth tremble, mountains shake

His presence does make

Them fear, Lord of the whole

Earth, worship, Him extol

Heavens say, He righteous

His glory shown us

 

How can I here rejoice

And add too my voice

To your praise? Lord, forgive

By mercy we live

Look on your world, evil

You see, but too good all

Help us true servants be

With grace, harmony

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 6th, 2022 03:17
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 6.5.6.5. 6.6.6.5. format. A couple of extra syllables sneaked in also. Hymn is sometimes called 'Who would true valour see'. Linking in some themes in this poem, I added the last verse. I came to an outcome that it is right to praise the Lord, even with the world's troubles, large and small. Whatever good we do, even the least thing, we do it unto Christ, though the sweeping statement is made 'The whole world is evil'. But we don't forget the good.
  • Category: Spiritual
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  • Michael Edwards

    Miss Berles rejoices in the rain. Have you seen her umbrolley?

    • orchidee

      Thanks M. Yes, lol.

    • Thekkinkkattil

      Let us believe that even the fire that burns are his will . With all the calamities around find solace in the thought

      • orchidee

        Thanks T.

      • Crowns4Christ

        Your work brighten the world in these dark days

        • orchidee

          Thanks Blue.

        • Goldfinch60

          Good one Orchi.

          • orchidee

            Thanks Gold. It's futile to try to be valiant to avoid my singing! lol.



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