012) The Second Part,

The Second Part, 11 For God, they think, no notice takes of their unrighteous deeds; never minds the suff’ring poor, nor their oppression heeds.

12 But thou, O Lord, at length arise; stretch forth thy mighty arm; And by the greatness of thy pow’r, defend the poor from harm.

13 No longer let the wicked vaunt, and proudly boasting say, "Tush, God regards not what we do; he never will repay."

14 But sure thou seest, and all their deeds impartially dost try; The orphan, therefore, and the poor on thee for aid rely.

15 Defenseless let the wicked fall, of all their strength bereft;

Confound, O God, their dark designs, till no remains are left.

16 Assert thy just dominion, Lord, which shall for ever stand;

Thou, who the heathen didst expel from this thy chosen land.

17 Thou dost the humble suppliants hear that to thy throne repair;

Thou first prepar’st their hearts to pray, and then accept’st their pray’r.

18 Thou in thy righteous judgment weigh’st the fatherless and poor; That so the tyrants of the earth may persecute no more.

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