1 The LORD our God is King!
Let earth rejoice and sing.
Let shores of distant nations
resound with jubilation.
2 Clouds dark with mystery
enfold his majesty.
He firmly based his throne
on righteousness alone
through all eternity.
3 Fire that consumes his foes
fiercely before him goes.
4 His thunder bolts are fright’ning:
the world’s lit up with lightning.
Earth trembles at the sight.
5 The mountains, great in height,
like wax all melt away
in terror and dismay
when God reveals his might.
6 The heavens ev’rywhere
his righteouness declare.
The world in awe and wonder
beholds his holy splendor.
7 But God puts those to shame
who do not fear his name,
who in their idols boast,
and all their worthless host.
You gods, all worship him!
8 Now Zion lifts her voice;
all Judah’s towns rejoice.
They heard the proclamation
of glorious vindication.
9 LORD, none with you compare,
for God Most High you are.
The earth is yours alone;
exalted is your throne,
supreme for evermore.
10 Those who evil abhor
are beloved by the LORD.
The faithful he will ever
from wicked hands deliver.
11 Behold, both joy and light
will dawn for the upright.
12 Thank him with heart and voice,
in his great Name rejoice,
and glory in his might.
– Book of Praise: Anglo-Genevan Psalter, alt.
Oremus 