God Is Known Among His People

Verse 1

God is known among his people, every mouth his praises fill; from of old he has established his abode on Zion's hill; there he broke the sword and arrow, bade the noise of war be still.

Verse 2

Excellent and glorious are you, with your trophies from the fray; you have slain the mighty warriors, wrapped in sleep of death are they; when your anger once is risen, who can stand in that dread day?

Verse 3

When from heav'n your sentence sounded, all the earth in fear was still, while to save the meek and lowly God in judgment wrought his will; e'en the wrath of man shall praise you, your designs it shall fulfil.

Verse 4

Vow and pay unto Jehovah, him your God forever own; all men, bring your gifts before him worship him, and him alone; mighty kings obey and fear him, princes bow before his throne.