Christ Exalted and His Enemies Warned.

WHY did the nations join to slay The Lord's anointed Son? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his gospel down?

The Lord, who sits above the skies, Derides their rage below; He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes their spirits through.

"I call him my beloved Son, And raise him from the dead; I make my holy hill his throne, And wide his kingdom spread.

Be wise, ye rulers of the earth! Obey th' anointed Lord; Adore the king of heavenly birth, And tremble at his word.

With humble love address his throne, For, if he frown, ye die; Those are secure, and those alone, Who on his grace rely.