1 Why did the nations join to slay

The Lord's anointed Son?

Why did they cast his laws away,

And tread his gospel down?

2 The Lord that sits above the skies,

Derides their rage below,

He speaks with vengeance in his eyes,

And strikes their spirits thro'.

3 "I call him my Eternal Son,

"And raise him from the dead;

"I make my holy hill his throne,

"And wide his kingdom spread.