Why Did the Nations Join to Slay JAZER—Composer Unknown Why Did the Nations Join to Slay 1 Why did the nations join to slay The Lord’s anointed Son? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his gospel down? 2 The Lord, who sits above the skies, Derides their rage below; He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes their spirits through: 3 “I call him my beloved son, And raise him from the dead; I make my holy hill his throne, And wide his kingdom spread.” 4 Be wise, ye rulers of the