Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#19

19. Almighty Ruler of the skies

1 Almighty Ruler of the skies,
Thro' the wide earth thy name is spread,
And thine eternal glories rise
O'er all the heav'ns thy hands have made.

2 To thee the voices of the young,
There sounding notes of honor raise;
And babes with uninstructed tongue,
Declare the wonders of thy praise.

3 Thy pow'r assist their tender age
To bring proud rebels to the ground;
To still the bold blasphemers' rage,
And all their policies confound.

4 Children amidst thy temple throng,
To see their great Redeemer's face;
The Son of David is their song,
And young hosannas fill the place.

5 The frowning scribes and angry priests,
In vain their impious cavils bring;
Revenge sits silent in their breasts,
While Jewish babes proclaim their King.

Text Information

• First Line: Almighty Ruler of the skies
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 8:1-2
• Notes: Part 1

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