Why do you stand afar off, O Lord?
Why do you hide Yourself in times of trouble?
Proudly the wicked pursues the poor
By his own plots, Lord, let him be surprised
Rise up, O Lord
Hear how he boasts of his heart’s desire
See how he taunts, Lord, he’s not going to seek You
All of his thoughts are, “There is no God”
Why do You let him live before Your eyes?
Rise up, O Lord! God, lift up Your hand
Why do You let these wicked men stand?
When will you break them, take them in hand
You’ve always been a helper of the orphan
Rise up, O Lord
His mouth is filled with oppressive words
Why do you let him prosper by deceiving?
He sits secure, living undisturbed
Your judgments never even cross his mind
Lying in wait for the helpless child
Lurking in shadow, trying hard to cheat them
He stalks his prey like a hungry lion
Why do You let him live before Your eyes?
Rise up, O Lord!
God, lift up Your hand
Why do You let these wicked men stand?
When will you break them, take them in hand
You’ve always been a helper of the orphan
Rise up, O Lord
Rise up, O Lord
Rise up, O Lord
Rise up, O Lord
The Lord is King! Let all the peoples tremble
Every evil thing will perish from the land
For God will vindicate the cause of the afflicted
And uphold them with His hand
The Lord is King! And He will live forever
Every wicked scheme of man’s will fall apart
For God will bring it down, and give to all the humble
The desires of their heart
Rise up, O Lord
Rise up, O Lord
Rise up, O Lord
Rise up, O Lord
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Several favorite hymns, old and new, on this album. I've especially appreciated how this album has introduced my children to some of the old hymns of the faith. Daniel Meyer
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Outstanding. I love how you are advancing the rich legacy of hymnody in a day when modern worship songs are anemic, even atonal, by comparison. A great teaching tool for those who need to discover them, and an aid for the church-at-large to recover them. arotolo