591. God, the All-Terrible

1 God, the All-Terrible! Thou who ordainest
Thunder Thy clarion, and lightning Thy sword!
Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest;
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord!

2 God, the Omnipotent! mighty Avenger
Watching in visible judging unheard!
Save us in mercy, O save us from danger;
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord!

3 God, the All-Merciful! earth hath forsaken
Thy ways all holy, and slighted Thy word;
Let not Thy wrath in its terror awaken;
Give to us pardon and peace, O Lord!

4 So will Thy people, with thankful devotion,
Praise Him who sav’d them from peril and sword!
Shouting in chorus, from ocean to ocean,
Peace to th’nations and praise to the Lord!

Text Information
First Line: God, the All-Terrible! Thou who ordainest
Title: God, the All-Terrible
Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley
Refrain First Line: Give to us peace in our time, O Lord
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: National
Tune Information
Name: RUSSIAN HYMN
Composer: A. Lwoff



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