In Judah, God's most clearly known

Verse 1

In Judah's God's most clearly known; In Israel, great is his renown.

Verse 2

His sacred tent's in Salem placed; And Sion's with his dwelling graced.

Verse 3

Thou break'st the arrow, bow, and shield, The sword, and battle in the Field.

Verse 4

Thy glory shines with brighter ray, Excelling far the mounts of prey.

Verse 5

The stout of heart are wholly spoiled; Death, in their sleep, has them beguiled; And none of all their braved bands, Could find the vigor of their hands.

Verse 6

When Jacob's God, in anger, frowned, Chariot, and horse, in geap were drowned.

Verse 7

Thou, thou alone, demand'st our fear; Who can thine angry presence bear?

Verse 8

Thou mad'st, from heaven, thy judgments heard; The earth stood still, and greatly feared.

Verse 9

When God, to save the meek arose, And scattered judgments on his foes.

Verse 10

Man's wrath shall praises to thee gain; The residue thou shalt restrain.

Verse 11

Vow then, and pay, to God, your King; Let all fear him, and presents bring.

Verse 12

From princes he cuts off their breath, By an avenging stroke of death; He, to the mighty kings on Earth, Dispenseth terrors, in his wrath.