And did not him condemn,
When, for the wickedness of men,
He did aloud proclaim,--

That He would rain upon the earth
An overwhelming flood;
But choose him and his family--
And firm His counsel stood.

The Lord forever shows regard
To those who love His ways,
They vindicate His righteousness
And ever show His praise.

So He would not destroy this man
Who walk'd with Him in love,
But promised him that He would give
Protection from above.

Then Noah's fervent heart was fill'd
With grief for sinful men;
Yet though God's judgment was severe,
He could not once complain.

He pitied the sad state of those
Who had despised the Lord;
He saw that God would punish them,
According to His word.