1. God reigneth, let the earth be glad,and isles rejoice each one.
2. Dark clouds him compass; and in rightwith judgment dwells his throne.
3. Fire goes before him,and his foes it burns up round about:
4. His lightnings lighten did the world; earth saw,and shook throughout.
5. Hills at the presence of the Lord,like wax, did melt away;Ev'n at the presence of the Lordof all the earth, I say.
6. The heav'ns declare his righteousness,all men his glory see.
7. All who serve graven images,confounded let them be.Who do of idols boast themselves,let shame upon them fall:Ye that are called gods, see thatye do him worship all.
8. Sion did hear, and joyful was,glad Judah's daughters were;They much rejoic'd, O Lord, becausethy judgments did appear.
9. For thou, O Lord, art high aboveall things on earth that are;Above all other gods thou artexalted very far.
10. Hate ill, all ye that love the Lord:his saints' souls keepeth he;And from the hands of wicked menhe sets them safe and free.
11. For all those that be righteoussown is a joyful light,And gladness sown is for all thosethat are in heart upright.
12. Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice;express your thankfulness,When ye into your memorydo call his holiness.