Psalm 2
Words: Isaac Watts
Watts subtitled his setting of this Psalm "Christ's death,
resurrection and rule."
1 Why did the nations join to slay
The Lord's anointed Son?
Why did they cast His laws away
And tread His gospel down?
2 The Lord, that sits above the skies,
Derides their rage below;
He speaks with vengeance in His eyes
And strikes their spirits through.
3 "I call Him My Eternal Son,
And raise Him from the dead;
I make My holy hill His throne,
And wide His Kingdom spread."
4 "Ask me, My Son, and then enjoy
The utmost heathen lands:
Thy rod of iron shall destroy
The rebel that withstands."
5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth,
Obey the anointed Lord,
Adore the King of Heav'nly birth,
And tremble at His word.
6 With humble love address his throne;
For if He frown, you die:
Those are secure, and those alone,
Who on His grace rely.
