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Text:Psalm 72
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:WARD
Arranger:L. Mason

545. Psalm 72

1 Great God! whose universal sway
The known and unknown worlds obey;
Now give the kingdom to thy Son;
Extend his power, exalt his throne.

2 As rain on meadows newly mown,
So shall he send his influence down;
His grace, on fainting souls, distills
Like heavenly dew on thirsty hills.

3 The heathen lands, that lie beneath
The shades of everspreading death,
Revive at his first dawning light,
And deserts blossom at the sight.

4 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
Title: Psalm 72
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ;
Topic: Church: Missions of; Church: Work of
Tune Information
Name: WARD
Arranger: L. Mason
Meter: L. M.
Key: B♭ Major



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