The God Who Sits Enthroned on High

Verse 1

The God Who sits enthroned on high The foolish in their heart deny; Not one does good; corrupt in thought, Unrighteous works their hands have wrought.

Verse 2

From heaven the Lord with searching eye Looked down the sons of men to try, To see if any understood And sought for God, the only good.

Verse 3

From righteousness they all depart, Corrupt are all, and vile in heart; yea, every man has evil done; Not one does good, not even one.

Verse 4

Has knowledge with the wicked failed, That they My people have assailed, That they delight in works of shame, And call not on Jehovah's Name?

Verse 5

Thy lowly servant they despise, Because he on the Lord relies; But they shall tremble yet in fear, For to the righteous God is near.

Verse 6

O that from Zion His abode Salvation were on us bestowed! When God His exiles shall restore, They shall in song His grace adore.