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Text:The Lord Jehovah reigns
Author:Watts

116. The Lord Jehovah reigns

1 The Lord Jehovah reigns,
His throne is build on high;
The garments he assumes
Are light and majesty;
His glories shine with beams so bright,
Nor 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 perfect work,
Surprising wisdom shines;
Confounds the powers of hell,
And breaks their cursed designs:
Strong is his arm--and shall fulfill
His great decrees, his sovereign will.

4 And can this mighty 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, and praise the Lord.

Text Information
First Line: The Lord Jehovah reigns
Author: Watts
Meter: H. M.
Publication Date: 1873
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Attributes of God: Justice; God Reigns
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