1 Let God arise! his enemies, be gone and melt like wax before the Holy One. 2 Make known the Lord, and sound his name aloud to praise the king who rides upon the cloud. 3 Father and judge, he gave the world his law with freedom, love and justice for the poor. 4 God marched ahead, strong shepherd of his flock; the heavens opened; earth in terror shook. 5 God spoke the word, and faithful was the band of those who took his truth to every land. 6 See God ascend, with captives as his prize, and gifts for all who shall in him arise. 7 Bless day by day the living God who saves, who raises up his people from their graves. 8 Draw near the throne: musicians, lead our song! all nations, tribes and races join the throng. 9 All strength is his! the rebels reign no more; he scatters all who take delight in war. 10 God rules on high, and mighty is his voice: to God be praise; in God we shall rejoice. 11 Glory to God, creator, saviour, friend whose greatness, love, and wisdom never end.