The lords of earth are in the hands
Words: David G. Preston
Music: ST TIMOTHY (Henry Williams Baker)
Arrangement: Public Domain
Metre: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
1 The lords of earth are in the hands
of God who reigns on high;
within their councils there he stands
with ever-watchful eye.
2 'How long will you betray the cause
of justice in the land?
You let the wicked flout the laws
and prosper by your hand.
3 'Defend the poor from those who place
no limit on their greed;
support the weak and fatherless
and rescue those in need.'
4 Though mindless and corrupt they prove,
and tread the people down,
though earth's foundations all remove,
still God is on his throne.
5 They proudly boast a godlike birth,
in death like men they fall;
arise, O God, and judge the earth,
and rule the nations all!
Psalm 82, David G. Preston based on Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834 - 1892)
© D.G. Preston/Jubilate Hymns
CM
CCL# 1534880
