A poem on Psalm 72.
O God, bestow Your Justice fair
upon the King with Righteous care.
May Righteousness His scepter hold
and Peace for peoples to behold.
Justice He will bring to the Poor
and Save their children shore to shore.
He’ll dash to pieces their Oppressor,
no matter how strong the Aggressor.
Like rain that falls on fields anew,
His Rule shall bless like morning dew.
From sea to sea, His Reign shall spread
until the moon and sun are dead.
The kings of Sheba bring their gold, —
the gifts of nations wide unfold.
Before Him all shall Bow and Pray,
praising His name in every day.
He Rescues those who call in need, —
Redeems them from Oppression’s greed.
Precious is their Blood in His sight, —
all Saints who die from Satan’s blight.
Long shall He live—His Name increase, —
His holy Reign of endless peace.
Let all the Earth daily proclaim
the glory of His holy name!
Forever praise the Lord of Might, —
His Glory fill every day and night!
May every heart with Joy decree,
“Amen, Amen, so let it be.”
The Lutheran Column 