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Song 137

The Appointed Time Nears

(Habakkuk 2:3)

1. O Jehovah, Holy One,

The Rock from long ago,

Out of Zion soon you’ll roar;

Your judgment is not slow.

Even if it should delay,

We know it won’t be late. See!

Panting on, the end draws near;

Hence patiently we wait.

2. Not much longer will it be

Until you draw your sword.

Here on earth we see, at last,

True worship now restored.

Wicked men may rant and rave

And seek to cause us harm, but

Your appointed time is here

To bare your mighty arm.

3. God Almighty, Sov’reign Lord,

Jehovah is your name.

Silence let all people keep

And learn of your great fame.

Through your Son you rule as King

In such a mighty way. Yes,

Seated on the throne, O God,

You over earth hold sway.

4. Joyfully, we raise our voice;

To you, our God, we sing.

Forth you go with Christ our Lord

Salvation now to bring.

O Majestic One above,

It’s your appointed time. So,

We await expectantly

Your victory sublime.