O God, to whom revenge belongs

Verse 1

O God, to whom revenge belongs, Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud.

Verse 2

They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears:" When will the fools be wise? Can he be deaf who formed their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes?

Verse 3

He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour.

Verse 4

But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod; Thy providences and thy book Shall make them know their God.

Verse 5

Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law.

Verse 6

But God will ne'er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer's sake.