The Lord Is Jealous

A hymn on the jealousy of God from the series of hymns titled “The Lord Is“

Lyrics

The Lord is jealous to uphold His excellence and glory
For unto Him all praise is due, since He alone is worthy.
He will uphold His fame,
For Jealous is His name;
The idol worshiper
His violent wrath will stir—
He will defend His honor.

The Lord has purified a bride to be His faithful lover,
Though she had once profaned His name and glorified another.
The Father's jealous wrath
Christ bore on our behalf—
His blood for sin atoned
That we might be brought home
To show His fame forever.

The Lord will not forsake His bride who bears His name and splendor;
Against His church no foe can stand—He rises to defend her.
His zealous people go
To herald and to show
The glory of His grace
To ev'ry tribe and race,
That all might love and praise Him.

By Eric Schumacher & David L. Ward
© 2010 Hymnicity
CCLI Song #7125431