Why Does the Lord Stand off So Far?

Verse 1

Why does the LORD stand off so far? And why conceal His face, When great calamaties appear And times of deep distress?

Verse 2

LORD, shall the wicked still deride Thy justice and Thy pow'r? Shall they advance their heads in pride And still Thy saints devour?

Verse 3

They put Thy judgements from their sight And then insult the poor: They boast in their exalted height, That they shall fall no more.

Verse 4

Arise O God, lift up Your hand, Attend our humble cry; No enemy shall dare to stand When God ascends on high.