THOUGH sinners boldly join Against the Lord to rise, Against His Christ combine Th’Anointed to despise; Though earth disdain, And hell engage, Vain is their rage, Their counsel vain.
Jesus the Saviour reigns! On Zion is His throne; The Lord’s decree sustains His own begotten Son. Up from the grave He bids Him rise And mount the skies With power to save.
O serve the Lord with fear And reverence His command; With sacred joy draw near, With solemn trembling stand; Kneel at His throne, Your homage bear, His power declare, And own the Son.
William Goode, 1762-1816