Why Do the Nations Make Plans in Vain?

Words: anonymous, from Psalm 2

Music:       Dwight Armstrong
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 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 sovereign throne.

 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.

 3.  So kings be wise and take warning now,
        O let me tell 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.

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