Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#54

54. The Lord Jehovah reigns

1 The Lord Jehovah reigns,
His throne is built on high;
The garments He assumes
Are light and majesty:
His glories shine with beams so bright,
No mortal eye can bear the sight.

2 The thunders of His hand
Keep the wide world in awe;
His wrath and justice stand
To guard His holy law;
And where His love resolves to bless,
His truth confirms and seals the grace.

3 Through all His mighty works
Amazing wisdom shines;
Confounds the powers of hell,
And breaks their dark designs;
Strong is His arm and shall fulfil
His great decrees and sovereign will.

4 And will this sovereign King
Of glory condescend?
And will He write His name,
My Father and my Friend?
I love His name, I love His word:
Join all my powers to praise the Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord Jehovah reigns
• Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: God: Justice of; Justice of God; Adoration: Of God; God: Adoration of; The Godhead: The Father; Friend: God our; Glory: Of God; God: Condescension of; God: Father, our; God: Friend; God: Glory of; God: Grace of; God: Omnipotent; God: Greatness of; Grace: Of God; God: Majesty, of; God: Sovereignty of; God: Wisdom of; Greatness of God; Wrath: Of God; Wisdom: God's; Power: Of God; Omnipotence of God; King: God our; Sovereignty of God; Jehovah; Love: To God

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GODRIC
• Arranger: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8
• Key: A Major