Dread Jehovah, God of nations,
From Your temple in the skies,
Hear Your people’s supplications,
Now for thei r deliverance rise.
Lo, with deep contritions turning,
Humbly at Your feet we bend;
Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning;
Hear us, spare us, and defend.
Though our sins, our hearts confounding,
Long and loud for vengeance call,
You have mercy more abounding,
Jesus’ blood can cleanse from all
Let that love veil our transgressions,
Let that blood our guilt efface;
Save Your people from oppression,
Save from spoil Your holy place.
Song Meaning
A hymn calling the God of nations to hear and deliver.
Biblical Message
Read Psalm 18:6 alongside the lyric. The hymn cries to God for deliverance.
Reflection
Which word or image in the song speaks to your situation? Read Psalm 18:6, then consider one response you can carry into the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Dread Jehovah” about?
A hymn calling the God of nations to hear and deliver.
Which Bible passage connects with the song?
Psalm 18:6 is a starting point for reading alongside the lyric.