The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#467

467. Great is the Lord, exalted high

Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne:
Whate'er he please, in earth or sea,
Or heav'n or hell, his hand hath done.

At his command the vapors rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.

'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land,
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.

What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Isr'el, whom his hand redeemed,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave!

His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heav'n he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell.

Text Information

• First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  Psalm 135:5-12
• Topic: Idolatry reproved; Works: and grace; Storm and Thunder; Thunder and storm; Creation and Providence; Grace: and providence; Providence: and creation; Rain from heaven; Weather; Israel: saved from Egypt, and brought to Canaan; Church: the house and care of God

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