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While The Nations Rage

By Rich Mullins

1,357 views Jul 15, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Rich Mullins' song reflects on the futility of worldly powers and the enduring power of Christ's resurrection. Drawing from Psalm 2, it contrasts the rage of nations with the steadfast faith of believers. The lyrics emphasize that while physical reminders of Jesus' crucifixion have decayed, His love and reign remain alive in the hearts of His followers. The song encourages Christians to stand firm on the Rock, refusing to bow to worldly promises, and to continue loving even amidst chaos. It is a call to remember the victory of the risen Christ over all earthly opposition.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Why do the nations rage?

Why do they plot and scheme?

Their bullets can't stop the prayers we pray

In the name of the Prince of Peace

We walk in faith and remember long ago

How they killed Him and then how on the third day He arose

Well, things may look bad

And things may look grim

But all these things must pass except the things that are of Him


Where are the nails that pierced His hands?

Well the nails have turned to rust

But behold the Man

He is risen

And He reigns

In the hearts of the children

Rising up in His name

Where are the thorns that drew His blood?

Well, the thorns have turned to dust

But not so the love

He has given

No, it remains

In the hearts of the children

Who will love while the nations rage


The Lord in Heaven laughs

He knows what is to come

While all the chiefs of state plan their big attacks

Against His anointed One

The Church of God she will not bend her knees

To the gods of this world though they promise her peace

She stands her ground

Stands firm on the Rock

Watch their walls tumble down when she lives out His 


Where are the nails that pierced His hands?

Well the nails have turned to rust

But not so the Man

He is risen

And He reigns

In the hearts of the children

Rising up in His name

Where are the thorns that drew His blood?

Well, the thorns have turned to dust

But behold the love

He has given

It remains

In the hearts of the children

Who will love while the nations rage

While the nations rage


Well, where are the nails that pierced His hands?

Well the nails have turned to rust

But behold the Man

He is risen

And He reigns

In the hearts of the children

Rising up in His name

Where are the thorns that drew His blood?

Well, the thorns have turned to dust

But not so the love

He has given

Oh, it remains

In the hearts of the children

Who will love while the nations rage

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