Psalm 2 - "The Reign of the Lord's Anointed"

1.  Why do the heathen rage in foolish pride?
And with their vain imaginings deride?
The kings and rulers set themselves as one 
Against the Lord, His church, and His Anointed Son. 
"Let us renounce that hated law," they cry, 
"Unfetter men, cast off the heav'nly tie." 
But He who walks above with watchful eye 
Smiles at their folly, as He passes by. 
 
2.  When time is ripe He speaks with words that burn,
Reproving those who from his presence turn.
The men of mischief shall His vengeance feel,
As worthless vessels break upon the potter's wheel.
Yet do I trust my King on Zion's hill,
His newborn pow'r to do th'eternal will;
This world, the heathen buy and sell with greed,
He will possess and all His holy seed. 
 
3. O kings of Earth, attend me and be wise;
Take my instruction, you that wisdom prize.
With unfeign'd rev'rence serve and fear the Lord 
And tremble at the wonder of His solemn word.
His message hear, lest in a night of wrath 
You lose your guide and wander from the path.
When thunder threatens and the torn skies blaze,
The trustful still will calmly walk His ways.