A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship ‎#CLXII

CLXII. Eternal, sov'reign Lord on high

1 Eternal, sov'reign Lord on high,
And Lord of all below!
We mortals to thy Majesty
Our first obedience owe.

2 Our souls adore thy pow'r supreme,
And bless thy providence,
For magistrates of meaner name,
Our glory and defence.

3 Kingdoms on firm foundations stand,
While virtue finds reward;
And sinners perish from the land,
By justice and the sword.

4 Where laws and liberties combine
To make a people blest,
There crowns with brightest lustre shine,
And kings are honour'd best.

5 Let Caesar's due be ever paid
To Caesar and his throne;
But consciences and souls were made
For thee, O God! alone.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal, sov'reign Lord on high
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: Public Thanksgiving for national Blessings: The Blessing of Civil Government
• Notes: Public Domain.

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