The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts ‎#II.149

II.149. Hymn 149

Eternal Sovereign of the sky,
And Lord of all below;
We mortals to thy majesty
Our first obedience owe.

Our souls adore thy throne supreme,
And bless thy providence,
For magistrates of meaner name,
Our glory and defence.

[The crowns of British princes shine
With rays above the rest,
Where laws and liberties combine
To make the nation blest.]

Kingdoms on firm foundations stand,
While virtue finds reward;
And sinners perish from the land
By justice and the sword.

Let Caesar's due be ever paid
To Caesar and his throne;
But consciences and souls were made
To be the Lord's alone.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Sovereign of the sky
• Title: Hymn 149
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1806

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