The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts ‎#Ps.17

Ps.17. Psalm 8 Part 1

Almighty Ruler of the skies,
Through the wide earth thy name is spread;
And thine eternal glories rise
O'er all the heav'ns thy hands have made.

To thee the voices of the young
A monument of honor raise;
And babes, with uninstructed tongue,
Declare the wonders of thy praise.

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.

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.

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
• Title: Psalm 8 Part 1
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1806
• Scripture:
  Psalm 8:1-2
• Topic: Christ: exalted to the kingdom; Adam: the first and second, their dominion; Children: praising God; Christ: his condescension and glorification; Christ: praised by children; Christ: the second Adam, his incarnation, his dominion; Dominion: of man over creatures; Glorification: and condescension of Christ; God: his sovereignty and goodness to man; God: made man; God: praised by children; Goodness of God; Hosanna: of the children; Man: dominion over creatures; Praise: to God from children

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