The Psalms of David ‎#P8c

P8c. 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
A Monument of Honour raise;
And Babes with uninstructed Tongue
Declare the Wonders of thy Praise.

3 Thy Power assists their tender Age
To bring proud Rebels to the Ground,
To still the bold Blasphemer's Rage,
And all their Policies confound.

3 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.

4 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: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1766
• Scripture:
  Psalm 8:1-2
• Topic: Adam the first and second: their Dominion; Christ: exalted to the kingdom; Christ: his condescension and glorification; Christ: praiseed by Children; Dominion of Man over Creatures; God: his sovereignty and goodness to man; God: made man; God: praised by children; Goodness of God; Hosanna: of the Childern; Infants Praising God
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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