Christ dying, rising, interceding and reigning

Verse 1

Maker, and sov’reign Lord Of heav’n, and earth, and seas! Thy providence confirms thy Word, And answers thy decrees.

Verse 2

Why did the Gentiles rage, And Jews, with one accord, Bend all their counsels to destroy Th’ anointed of the Lord?

Verse 3

Rulers and kings agree To form a vain design; Against the Lord their pow'rs unite, Against his Christ they join.

Verse 4

The Lord derides their rage, And will support his throne; He, that hath rais'd him from the dead Hath own'd him for his Son.

Verse 5

He asks, and God bestows A large inheritance. Far as the earth's remotest ends His kingdom shall advance.