Psalm 97

Melody
  1. The LORD our God is King!
    Let earth rejoice and sing.
    Let shores of distant nations
    resound with jubilation.
    Clouds dark with mystery
    enfold his majesty.
    He firmly based his throne
    on righteous    ness alone.
    Our glorious King is he.

  2. Fire that consumes his foes
    fiercely before him goes.
    His thunderbolts are frightening:
    the world’s lit up with lightning.
    Earth trembles at the sight.
    The mountains, great in height,
    like wax all melt away
    in terror     and dismay
    when God reveals his might.

  3. The heavens everywhere
    his righteousness declare.
    The world in awe and wonder
    beholds his holy splendour.
    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!

  4. Now Zion lifts her voice;
    all Judah’s towns rejoice.
    They heard the proclamation
    of glorious vindication.
    LORD, none with you compare,
    for God Most High you are.
    The earth is yours alone;
    exalted     is your throne,
    supreme for evermore.

  5. Let evil be abhorred
    by those who love the LORD.
    The faithful he will ever
    from wicked men deliver.
    Light dawns for the upright;
    in joy they will delight.
    You saints, rejoice in him
    and praise his     holy name.
    Extol his glorious might!