Hymn 2 Why Do the Nations Make Plans in Vain?
Verse 1 Why do the nations make plans in vain against the One Anointed?
Saying, “Let us strip off all His chords; break His bands asunder.”
He sees their scheme, from heaven He laughs; holds them in derision.
He speaks to them in His great wrath from His most holy sov’reign throne.
Verse 2 O, let me tell the Eternal’s words, you rulers of this world;
You are my son this day I decree: You are my begotten.
You shall inherit all of the earth; You shall rule all nations.
You shall be King of all the earth; you shall rule with a rod of iron.
Last Verse So kings be wise and take warning now, O let me His edict:
Seek now the Lord with trembling and fear, lest you end in ruin.
Lest He be angry, quickly submit; worship Him with rev’rence.
Rulers of earth take warning now; place your trust in the One true God.