A Song of Glory and the Lord’s Triumph

1 The Lord reigns; let the heavens tremble!
 Let the earth bow low before His majesty.
2 He descends in splendor, robed in light;
 His footsteps shake the mountains, and His breath scatters the sea.

3 Who is like the Lord Most High?
 He rides upon the wings of the wind;
 His voice thunders judgment, yet His mercy calls the weary home.

4 The enemy rose against Him—
 the accuser stood before His throne,
 charging the sons and daughters of dust day and night.
5 But the Lord rebuked him, and he was cast down;
 lightning fell from heaven, and the heavens shouted for joy.

6 The Lord has trampled the serpent;
 He has crushed the head of the deceiver beneath His heel.
7 The gates of Sheol were broken,
 and the captives of darkness saw light for the first time.

8 Sing, O nations, for the Lord has triumphed gloriously!
 His arm has brought salvation;
 His kingdom endures through every age.

9 He looked upon the earth He formed,
 and in love He walked among His children once more.
10 The garden rejoices at His presence;
 the rivers laugh, the trees clap their hands.

11 Blessed are those who behold His glory,
 for He crowns His chosen with honor.
12 Who am I, O Lord, that You have remembered me?
 You have set upon my brow a symbol of Your favor—
 not by my merit, but by Your grace alone.

13 I will praise You with every breath You grant me;
 I will declare Your wonders among the living.
14 For You have done what no power could do:
 You have made war to cease,
 and peace to blossom where ashes once lay.

15 The proud are humbled, the meek are lifted,
 and the banners of righteousness wave once more.
16 The Lord has taken His throne in Zion;
 His name is great among the nations.

17 Sing, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth!
 For the Lord has returned in power and glory.
18 Let all creation worship before Him,
 for His dominion is everlasting,
 and His love knows no end.