Tune: NICHT SO TRAURIG
Words: Evangelical Psalter
Music: Neues Geistreiches Gesangbuch, 1714, harm. J.S. Bach, 1685–1750
View Lyrics
Lord, when evil times hold sway,
why are You so far away?
Why do malice, greed, and pride,
unrestrained by You, abide?
Love of self and sin are rife;
unbelief rules every life.
Grievous sinners feel secure,
fraud and lies prevail with pow'r;
in their heart is God denied,
all Your precepts they deride.
Why, O Lord, is judgment stayed,
and Your rod of pow'r delayed?
You have seen it, Lord, we know,
You are King of all below.
O arise, and lift Your hand,
move in power towards this land.
Break the mighty force of sin!
Bring a day of blessing in.
why are You so far away?
Why do malice, greed, and pride,
unrestrained by You, abide?
Love of self and sin are rife;
unbelief rules every life.
Grievous sinners feel secure,
fraud and lies prevail with pow'r;
in their heart is God denied,
all Your precepts they deride.
Why, O Lord, is judgment stayed,
and Your rod of pow'r delayed?
You have seen it, Lord, we know,
You are King of all below.
O arise, and lift Your hand,
move in power towards this land.
Break the mighty force of sin!
Bring a day of blessing in.
Copyright
Words: © Wakeman Trust. Used by permission.
Music: Public domain
These lyrics have been posted on Grace Music with permission from the copyright holder. They may be displayed or duplicated for corporate worship without a CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
Music: Public domain
These lyrics have been posted on Grace Music with permission from the copyright holder. They may be displayed or duplicated for corporate worship without a CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
10