The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#700

700. O Lord of Hosts, All Heaven Possessing

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord of hosts, all heaven possessing
• Title: O Lord of Hosts, All Heaven Possessing
• Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821-1891) (1864)
• Alterer: Compiler (1971)
• Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46:7
  ;
  Psalm 108:4
  ;
  Psalm 119:142
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Christian School
• Copyright: Altered Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Ps. 46:7. Thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. Ps. 108:4. Thy Law is the truth. Ps. 119:142.

Tune Information

• Name: MIR IST ERBARMUNG
• Composer: Johann Gottfried Schicht (1753-1823)
• Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Allgemeines Choral-Buch…, 1819
• Notes: M.M. 84