Gloria
Psalters Lyrics
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Glory to God on His throne, His vengenance is merciful.
To His weeping children He gives a mother's comfort.
Who denies His hand He gives bitterest rebuke.
His wings are a refuge for all those who run to Him,
His voice will shatter shelters of man.
Praise God who brings deliv'ry, Praise God who shuts the womb.
He vindicates the little ones and gives worth to their suffering
The rich man's bones will scatter he carries nothing with him
He holds the outcasts' hands His nearness is life
God will break the arms of peace-talkers with hearts of war
The song "Gloria" by Psalters is a poignant and introspective piece that speaks about the power and majesty of God as well as the depth of his compassion for the brokenhearted. The song begins with an exaltation of God's glory and a call to peace for those on earth. It goes on to speak about both the comforting and the rebuking hand of God, who holds a refuge for those who seek it but whose voice can shatter the carefully constructed shelters that man tries to create for himself.
The lyrics then take a turn toward the vulnerable, the outcasts, and the suffering. God is spoken of as a vindicator of the little ones, those who have been wronged and downtrodden, and whose worth has often been neglected or overlooked. The song speaks of the futility of man's hoarding and striving for riches, as well as the seeming foolishness of those who try to make peace with evil at the expense of justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory to God in the highest, peace to His people on earth,
Praise be to the almighty God, who sits on his throne high above, and brings peace to all his people on earth.
Glory to God on His throne, His vengenance is merciful.
God deserves praise for his grandeur and magnificence on his throne, and his mercy is evident in his punishment of the wicked.
To His weeping children He gives a mother's comfort.
God provides nurturing and comforting care to those who are suffering and in need of emotional support.
Who denies His hand He gives bitterest rebuke.
Those who reject God and deny his authority will face his harshest punishment.
His wings are a refuge for all those who run to Him,
God provides shelter and protection for all who turn to him for safety and comfort.
His voice will shatter shelters of man.
The power of God's voice is so great that it can demolish even the strongest and most fortified human structures.
Praise God who brings deliv'ry, Praise God who shuts the womb.
God deserves to be praised both for his ability to bring people to safety and for his power to prevent new life from entering the world.
He vindicates the little ones and gives worth to their suffering
God stands up for the weak and vulnerable among us and acknowledges the value of their pain and suffering.
The rich man's bones will scatter he carries nothing with him
The possessions and wealth accumulated by the rich in life are of no use in death, and they will ultimately be forgotten and discarded.
He holds the outcasts' hands His nearness is life
God reaches out to those who are looked down upon by others and brings them new life and hope.
God will break the arms of peace-talkers with hearts of war
Those who claim to seek peace but harbor violent intentions will face God's wrath and punishment.
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
osriodore
God this band is amazing. I want to know everything about them.
Augusto Konrad
This is beautiful
Brother Mann
Come back Psalters!!
dissonantsonorant
What's the deal with this song? Did a member of the band deal with infertility or something - I don't understand why they'd sing "praise God who shuts the womb"
Ben Ray
Praise God who brings delivr'y, praise God who shuts the womb. Praise God either way I think is the point.
Augusto Konrad
+dissonantsonorant It's "To His weeping children He gives a mother's comfort."