The Mighty God, the Lord, Has Spoken

Verse 1
The mighty God, the Lord, has spoken
and bids the trembling earth reply;
from rising sun through days unbroken,
he calls in thunder from the sky.
From Zion's gates, his glory shining,
in perfect beauty he appears;
in might and majesty combining,
bright are the diadems he wears.

Verse 2
A fiery stream flows out before him,
and cloud and tempest veil his form;
unnumbered hosts of heav'n adore him
amid the darkness and the storm.
He speaks a word, and nations tremble;
heaven and earth obey his voice.
In solemn awe, his saints assemble,
who in his promises rejoice.

Verse 3
The skies declare his righteous power,
for God is Judge upon his throne.
"I testify against my people:
I am your God, and God alone!
Works of your hands you gladly render,
but none I need—I own them all:
the beast and bird of mountain splendor,
all those that swim, and soar, and crawl."

Verse 4
"I have no need of your providing;
the world is mine, and all within.
But bring your prayers, your vows abiding;
I will deliver you again."
The proud of heart, who seek to plunder,
shall be destroyed, with none to save;
but those who kneel in awe and wonder,
God shall deliver from the grave.