Rich Mullins - While The Nations Rage Lyrics
Why do the nations rage?Why do they plot and scheme?Their bullets can't stop the prayers we prayIn the name of the Prince of PeaceWe walk in faith and remember long agoHow they killed Him and then how on the third day He aroseWell, things may look badAnd things may look grimBut all these things must pass except the things that are of HimWhere are the nails that pierced His hands?Well the nails have turned to rustBut behold the ManHe is risenAnd He reignsIn the hearts of the childrenRising up in His nameWhere are the thorns that drew His blood?Well, the thorns have turned to dustBut not so the loveHe has givenNo, it remainsIn the hearts of the childrenWho will love while the nations rageThe Lord in Heaven laughsHe knows what is to comeWhile all the chiefs of state plan their big attacksAgainst His anointed OneThe Church of God she will not bend her kneesTo the gods of this world though they promise her peaceShe stands her groundStands firm on the RockWatch their walls tumble down when she lives out His loveWhere are the nails that pierced His hands?Well the nails have turned to rustBut not so the ManHe is risenAnd He reignsIn the hearts of the childrenRising up in His nameWhere are the thorns that drew His blood?Well, the thorns have turned to dustBut behold the loveHe has givenIt remainsIn the hearts of the childrenWho will love while the nations rageWhile the nations rageWell, where are the nails that pierced His hands?Well the nails have turned to rustBut behold the ManHe is ri
