In Melody and Songs ‎#31

31. Great God, whose universal sway

Great God, whose universal sway
the known and unknown worlds obey,
entrust the kingdom to your Son,
extend his power, exalt his throne.

Your sceptre well becomes his hands;
all heaven submits to his commands.
His justice shall defend the poor,
and pride and rage prevail no more.

Like rain on meadows newly mown,
so Christ shall send his influence down;
the beauty of his grace distills
like heavenly dew on thirsty hills.

The saints shall flourish in his days,
dressed in the robes of joy and praise;
peace, like a river, from his throne
shall flow to nations yet unknown.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God, whose universal sway
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2014
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Source: Psalm 72, 1st Part, Alt.

Tune Information

• Name: PUTNAM NEW
• Composer: John Schimminger (2013)
• Meter: LM
• Key: c minor
• Copyright: © 2013 John Schimminger