A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship ‎#VIII

VIII. The Lord of glory reigns; he reigns on high

1 The Lord of glory reigns; he reigns on high;
His robes of state are strength and majesty:
This wide creation rose at his command,
Built by his word and 'stablish'd by his hand:
Long stood his throne, e'er he began creation,
And his own Godhead is the firm foundation.

2 God is th' eternal King: Thy foes in vain
Raise their rebellion to confound thy reign;
In vain the storms, in vain the floods arise,
And roar, and toss their waves against the skies;
Foaming at heav'n, they rage with wild commotion,
But heav'n's high arches scorn the swelling ocean.

3 Ye tempests, rage no more! ye floods, be still!
And the mad world submissive to his will!
Built on his truth, his church must ever stand;
Firm are his promises, and strong his hand:
See his own sons, when they appear before him,
Bow at his footstool, and with fear adore him!

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord of glory reigns; he reigns on high
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: The divine Perfections: The Greatness and Majesty of God

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