God the All-terrible! King, who ordainest

Verse 1

God the all-terrible! King, who ordainest great winds thy clarions, lightnings thy sword, show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest; give to us peace in our time, O Lord.

Verse 2

God the omnipotent! Mighty avenger, watching invisible, judging unheard, save us in mercy, O save us from danger; give to us peace in our time, O Lord.

Verse 3

God the all-merciful! Earth hath forsaken thy ways of blessedness, slighted thy Word; bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken; give to us peace in our time, O Lord.

Verse 4

God the all-righteous One! Man hath defied thee; yet to eternity standeth thy Word; falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside thee; give to us peace in our time, O Lord.

Verse 5

God the all-wise! By the fire of thy chast'ning, earth shall to freedom and truth be restored; through the thick darkness thy kingdom is hast'ning; thou wilt give peace in thy time, O Lord.